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Paper 3 structured question: Dispersion of light

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Light refraction

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Refraction in a Prism

A glass prism is used to demonstrate how light is refracted and dispersed into a spectrum.

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    Explain how light is dispersed when it passes through a prism.

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Paper 3 structured question: Dispersion of light

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Dispersion of Light

When white light passes through a glass prism, it is separated into its component colors due to refraction.

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    State the phenomenon that occurs when white light passes through a prism.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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