Light of colors 1 and 2 are sent through a prism and the rays of light of color 2 bend more.Which of the following is not true?
A)The index of refraction for color 2 is greater than that for color 1.
B)The two colors of light have different frequencies associated with them.
C)The speed of light for color 2 is greater than that for color 1 in this prism.
D)The wavelength for color 1 is different than that for color 2 in this prism.

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The speed of light for any color is the same in a given medium, regardless of its frequency or wavelength. So, option C is not true. Options A, B, and D are true.

Light of Colors 1 and 2 Are Sent Through a Prism