Physics A-Level
Dispersion of white light
What Dispersion of white light means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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White light gives a continuous spectrum in each non-zero order, with violet diffracted least and red most.
Topics that use Dispersion of white light
- Diffraction (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Central maximum
- Constructive interference
- Diffraction grating equation
- Experimental control of diffraction variables
- Monochromatic light
- Order of the maximum
- Path difference
- Secondary maxima
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