College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 22 - Reflection and Refraction of Light - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 772: 9

Answer

(c) refraction

Work Step by Step

Because of refraction of light and Snell's law, dispersion is possible which is splitting up of white light or polychromatic light into its constituent colors.
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