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Question 506:

Which of the following phenomena explains the formation of a mirage? i. Reflection ii. Refraction iii. Diffraction

Question 507:

When white light is dispersed by a spectrometer, the component having the shortest wavelength is

Question 508:

Which of the following statement is TRUE of ultraviolet, visible and infra-red rays?

A They are all electromagnetic waves with the same wavelength
B Ultra-violet rays have shorter wavelengths than infra-red rays and produce flourescence
C Infrared rays have shorter wavelength than visible light and produce the sensation of heat
D The wavelenghts increase in the sequence: visible, ultra-violet, infra-red

Question 509:

A spectrum of sunlight is said to be impure when