What phenomenon causes a prism to separate white light into a spectrum of colors?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
A prism separates white light into its constituent colors through refraction. Different wavelengths (colors) of light bend at slightly different angles when passing through the prism, causing them to spread out.
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