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  • Why Blue Light Refracts More Than Orange Through Glass - Explained
    Blue light is refracted more than orange light by glass. Here's why:

    * Wavelength and Refraction: The amount of refraction (bending of light) depends on the wavelength of light. Shorter wavelengths bend more.

    * Visible Spectrum: Blue light has a shorter wavelength than orange light within the visible spectrum.

    * Dispersion: This phenomenon, where different wavelengths of light bend at different angles, is called dispersion. It's why we see a rainbow when white light passes through a prism.

    In summary: Because blue light has a shorter wavelength than orange light, it bends more when passing through glass.

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