Question

Factors on which dispersive power of a prism depends

Answer 1

Dispersive power depends on the material of the prism.

When light transitions from one medium to another it bends on the basis of the refractive indices of the two media. Dispersive power is a measure of the amount of difference in the refraction of the highest and lowest wavelengths which enter the prism.

Answer 2

Answer:

Angular dispersive power of a prism depends on the refractive index of the prism and independent of the shape and size of the prism.

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