JAMB - Physics (1978 - No. 39)
The angular dispersion of a prism depends on
the index of refraction only
the angle of incidence as well as the index of refraction
the angle of incidence only
the thickness of the prism
the prism angle
Shpjegimi
The angular dispersion of a prism mainly depends upon the refractive index of a material. this refractive index is dependent on the wavelength of light. Each colour possesses its characteristics and the wavelength is also different. There is a relation between the refractive index of a material and the wavelength of light, the higher the wavelength of the colour, the greater the dispersion of light.