When white light passes through a prism, what phenomenon occurs?

Reflection

Absorption

Dispersion

Transmission

Answer and Solution

C. Dispersion

The phenomenon that occurs when white light passes through a prism is dispersion. It splits white light into a spectrum of colors.

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