STANDARDPhysics-Optics

STANDARD Physics Dispersion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A short pulse of white light is incident from air to a glass slab at normal incidence. After travelling through the slab, the first colour to emerge is

A

blue

B

green

C

violet

D

red

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Since λᵣ > λᵍ > λᵦ > λᵥ, then μᵣ < μᵍ < μᵦ < μᵥ (μ = a + b/λ²). Red light, having the longest wavelength, emerges first.

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