Name the colour of light which is deviated the most:
A
red
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B
violet
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C
blue
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D
orange
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Solution
The correct option is B violet Violet light has the maximum refractive index and least speed when travelling through a medium since it has the shortest wavelength. Thus, it bends most upon incidence and has maximum deviation.