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Q.

The process of breaking down white light into its seven basic colors is known as:

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a

Refraction

b

Scattering

c

Dispersion

d

Reflection

answer is B.

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The process of breaking white light into its seven constituent colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet is known as dispersion. It occurs when white light enters the prism. Colors are split upon refraction due to their different speeds and wavelengths. Red is the least deviated whereas violet is the most deviated.

Hence, option 'Dispersion' is correct.

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The process of breaking down white light into its seven basic colors is known as: