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Question
In the spectrum of white light by a prism, the colour at the extreme end opposite to the base of prism is ______.
Options
Violet
Yellow
Red
Blue
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Solution
In the spectrum of white light by a prism, the colour at the extreme end opposite to the base of prism is red.
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