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In the context of light, the splitting of white light into its constituent colours is known as:

1. Reflection
2. Refraction
3. Dispersion
4. Scattering

Correct answer: Dispersion

Solution

The splitting of white light into its constituent colours is called dispersion. It occurs because different colours refract by different amounts in a medium like a prism.

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