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White light, frequency and wavelength

White light, frequency and wavelength

Ray diagram of white light entering a triangular glass prism and dispersing into red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, with red least deviated and violet most deviated

Visible light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that our eyes can detect. White light is a mixture of many visible frequencies, not just one colour.

3.2.4 Dispersion of light Lesson

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  3. /3.2.4 Dispersion of light

Step-by-step lessons on CIE IGCSE Physics 3.2.4 Dispersion of light. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong foundation in mechanics and electricity before tackling the more mathematically demanding astrophysics and nuclear topics.

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