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Why does light splits into different colours while passing through a prism

Why does light splits into different colours while passing through a prism
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genyjoannerubiera
genyjoannerubiera
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Since different colours of light travel at different speeds, the refractive index is different for each colour. As a result, when light passes through the refracting surface of the prism,its components bend into different angles, causing the single beam of light to separate

alliemeade1
alliemeade1
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It would remain same. Density does not change with physical environment!!

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