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AIIMS 2008
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2008
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Ray Optics

AIIMS 2008 · Physics · Ray Optics

When white light passes through a prism, the deviation is maximum...

When white light passes through a prism, the deviation is maximum for

Options

  1. Aviolet light
  2. Bgreen light
  3. Cred light
  4. Dyellow light

Correct answer

A. violet light

Step-by-step solution

Since the wavelength of violet light is the smallest, therefore maximum deviation will occur for violet light.
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