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Question
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What phenomenon is depicted in the given diagram? Explain the phenomenon and label A and B in the diagram.

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Solution

The phenomenon depicted in the diagram is known as dispersion of light.

When a ray of white light passes through the prism, it asplits into seven colours of light rays.

A : White light beam

B : spectrum formed on splitting up of white light.