How does the dispersion of light aid in distinguishing colors in daily life?

By enhancing brightness

By separating wavelengths

By focusing light

By absorbing colors

Answer and Solution

B. By separating wavelengths

Dispersion separates light into its component wavelengths, allowing us to see a range of colors distinctly, as in a rainbow.

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