A grating is able to spread white light out into a spectrum of colors because of the property of a. reflection. b. diffraction. c. dispersion. d. interference.
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When white light passes through the grating, different wavelengths (colors) of light are diffracted by different amounts, causing them to spread out and form a spectrum. This process involves both diffraction and interference, as the light waves are bent Show more…
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