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Name the colour of light which is deviated the most:

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red
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violet
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blue
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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.

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