Refraction and Dispersion of Light in Prisms

Light behaves in fascinating ways and can be manipulated through various optical devices. One fundamental property of light is its ability to refract, or bend, when it passes from one medium to another. A simple demonstration of this principle can be observed with a glass prism. When white light enters a glass prism, it separates into its constituent colors, creating a spectrum. This phenomenon can be used to study the behavior of light and its interactions with different materials.

Based on this understanding of refraction and prisms, consider a scenario where you shine a beam of white light at a glass prism at an angle. What happens to the light as it travels through the prism?