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The splitting of white light into its components is due to:

A. Reflection

B. Refraction

C. Transmission

D. Dispersion

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Dispersion of light is the splitting of white light into its constituent colors due to the refractive index of the surface and the wavelength of the light.

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