The spreading of white light into its spectrum is called
A)
refraction.
B)
dispersion.
C)
reflection.
D)
demodulation.
E)
rainbowing.
B
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A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 12
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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