Question

How does a stained glass window alter the white light that passes through it? A. Absorbing different wavelengths of light b.diffracting different wavelengths of light c.reflecting different wavelengths of light d. Refracting different wavelengths of light

Answer 1

The correct answer is d. Refracting different wavelengths of light.

A stained glass window alters the white light that passes through it by refracting different wavelengths of light. As white light passes through the stained glass, the glass's surface causes the light to change direction or bend as it moves from one medium (air) to another (glass). The different colors in the stained glass correspond to different wavelengths of light. When light of varying wavelengths enters the stained glass, each color is refracted at a slightly different angle, leading to the dispersion and separation of the colors.