What is the result of varying refractive indices for different colors of light in a prism?

Increased brightness

Formation of a spectrum

Reflection

No effect

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B. Formation of a spectrum

Varying refractive indices for different colors of light in a prism lead to the formation of a spectrum due to differences in bending angles.

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