When white light is dispersed in a prism,the fastest light is
A)red.
B)orange.
C)green.
D)blue.
E)same in all

Name: When white light is dispersed in a prism,the fastest light is A)red. B)orange. C)green. D)blue. E)same in all
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Red light travels the fastest in a prism because it is bent the least. The speed of light in a medium depends on its wavelength; longer wavelengths (like red) are slowed down less than shorter wavelengths (like blue) when passing through a prism.

When White Light Is Dispersed in a Prism,the Fastest Light