Chromatic aberration occurs because of
A) spherical surfaces.
B) astigmatism.
C) internal reflection.
D) dispersion.
E) polarization.

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Chromatic aberration occurs because different colors of light have different wavelengths, and as a result, they are refracted (bent) by different amounts when passing through a lens. This phenomenon, known as dispersion, is the reason behind chromatic aberration.

Chromatic Aberration Occurs Because of