P5 refraction index comparison of red and blue light (2)

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19 (c) Look at the diagram. It shows the dispersion of white light by a prism made from acrylic glass.

white light red light blue light

Use the diagram to explain why blue light has a higher refractive index than red light in this glass. ................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. [2] [Total: 5]

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