If white light passes through slits, colored fringes may be observed.
What phenomenon is responsible for this?
What phenomenon is responsible for this?
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Well, your question contains the answer!! Diffraction!!
Different wavelengths are diffracted by slightly different amounts hence white light can be split into its constituent colours.
Different wavelengths are diffracted by slightly different amounts hence white light can be split into its constituent colours.
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Diffraction disperses the light and interference (superposition of waves) produces the fringes.
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some phenomenon related to prism is responsible for this.