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Dispersion of light in a prism is caused by:
ADifference in speeds of colors
BReflection at surfaces
CTotal internal reflection
DDiffraction of light
✓ Correct Answer: A — Difference in speeds of colors
Different colors of light travel at different speeds in glass, causing different amounts of bending.
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