Question

How does a prism produce colors from white light?

A prism bends different wavelengths of light by different amounts.
A prism reflects different wavelengths of light by different amounts.
A prism blocks white light and only lets colored light pass through.
Glass changes the speed of white light, causing the colors to separate.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A prism bends different wavelengths of light by different amounts. When white light passes through a prism, it is refracted or bent, and different colors of light are bent at slightly different angles due to their different wavelengths. This causes the colors to separate and spread out, creating a spectrum of colors. The colors of the spectrum include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.