Because lenses act like a prism to separate the colors of the spectrum,they produce a troublesome effect known as ________.
A)focal distortion
B)the atmospheric effect
C)chromatic aberration
D)poor seeing
E)light dispersion

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Chromatic aberration occurs when the lens is not able to focus all colors of light to the same point, causing a blurred and distorted image. This is due to the fact that different colors of light have different wavelengths and refract at slightly different angles as they pass through the lens.

Because Lenses Act Like a Prism to Separate the Colors