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Understand the science behind the formation of rainbows
Overview of rainbows, including a detailed discussion of how they form.
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functions of a prism
(Right) The reversal of light by a prism. (Left) The dispersion of white light into...
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refraction of light through a prism
White light entering a prism is bent, or refracted, and the light separates into...
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prism spreading light
A prism spreads white light into its various component wavelengths, or colours.
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Isaac Newton's prism experiment
Isaac Newton's prism experiment, 1666.
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binoculars
Prismatic binoculars, with a cutaway portion showing the folded path taken by light...
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refraction of light by a prism
Figure 3: Refraction of light by a prism having index n2 immersed...
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