Answer to Question #95518 in Optics for Hadiza

Question #95518

Color A and color B are sent through a prism. Color A is bent more than color B. which travels more rapidly in the prism?

Expert's answer

B must travel more rapidly through the prism.

"v=\\frac{c}{n(\\lambda)}" .

If the refractive index is higher, then the speed is lower

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