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Which colour of light shows maximum deviation when passed through a prism ?

A. White

B. Red

C. Violet

D. Green

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Violet colour of light deviates the maximum during dispersion of white light by the prism as it has least wavelength among all the colours.

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