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because it refracts in different ways and waves

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Q: Why do you see a rainbow when white light is sent through a prism?
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How can white light be split to form a rainbow?

Artificially, a rainbow can be produced by passing white light (sunlight) through a prism. The light passing through the prism constitutes the seven colors of the rainbow.


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