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3.2.4 Dispersion of light

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Question 9

The typical wavelengths for different colours of visible light in a vacuum are:

  • Violet: 415 nm415 \text{ nm}415 nm
  • Blue: 475 nm475 \text{ nm}475 nm
  • Yellow: 580 nm580 \text{ nm}580 nm
  • Red: 660 nm660 \text{ nm}660 nm

Using the data, what is a likely wavelength of green light?

A

440 nm440 \text{ nm}440 nm

B

530 nm530 \text{ nm}530 nm

C

620 nm620 \text{ nm}620 nm

D

700 nm700 \text{ nm}700 nm

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3.2.4 Dispersion of light Questions

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12 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 3.2.4 Dispersion of light. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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