Dispersion of Light: The Spectrum
Students will understand that white light is composed of seven colors and explore its dispersion through a prism.
Key Questions
- Explain why white light splits into seven colors when passed through a prism.
- Analyze the order of colors in the spectrum and their significance.
- Predict how different colored lights would combine to form white light.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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