Quiz on Light Dispersion

What causes the dispersion of white light?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Absorption

Which of the following devices is commonly used to demonstrate the dispersion of light?

• Concave mirror

• Convex lens

• Prism

• Filter

In a prism, which color of light bends the most during dispersion?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Violet

What is the phenomenon called when light is spread into its constituent colors?

• Scattering

• Dispersion

• Polarization

• Interference

Which natural event is an example of light dispersion?

• Lightning

• Sunset

• Rainbow

• Solar eclipse