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Prism Optics: Colour Separation

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What happens when white light enters a prism?

It turns black

It is bent and separates into its constituent wavelengths (correct)

It is absorbed by the prism

It remains unchanged

What is the order of colors through which white light emerges from a prism?

Green, blue, red, violet, orange, yellow, indigo

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet (correct)

Violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red

Yellow, red, green, violet, blue, orange, indigo

What is the function of a Porro prism?

To invert and reverse an image (correct)

To reflect light at different angles

To absorb light

To create a spectrum of colors

What determines how much each color is bent when passing through a prism?

<p>The wavelength of the color</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can prisms be used for in spectroscopes?

<p>Analyzing light and determining the identity and structure of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Refraction and Dispersion of Light

When white light enters a prism, it is refracted, or bent, and separated into its individual colors, a phenomenon known as dispersion.

Dispersion of White Light

The order of colors emerging from a prism is: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet, commonly remembered using the acronym ROYGBIV.

Porro Prism

A Porro prism is a type of prism used in optical instruments, such as binoculars, to invert and revert the image, correcting for image rotation.

Determinants of Refraction

The amount of bending of each color as it passes through a prism is determined by its wavelength and the refractive indices of the prism material at each wavelength.

Applications of Prisms

Prisms are used in spectroscopes to separate and disperse light into its component colors, allowing for the analysis of the spectral composition of light.

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Learn about how a prism separates white light into its constituent wavelengths, creating a spectrum of colors. Discover the precise angles and plane faces of a prism, and its applications in optics.