Define dispersion of white light and name the colours of white light in order.

Define dispersion of white light and name the colours of white light in order.

Solution

When white light is passed through a prism, it splits into its seven constituent colours. Splitting of white light into its constituent colours is called dispersion. Seven constituent colours are – violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. (VIBGYOR).

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