Write T next to the statements that are true. Write F next to the statements that are false. Then write...

1. Write T next to the statements that are true. Write F next to the statements that are false. Then write corrected versions of the statements that are false.
a. The spectrum is made up of nine colours.
b. Violet is refracted more than red.
c. Raindrops change white light into coloured light.
d. Light is reflected as it goes through a prism.
Write corrected versions of false statements:
2. The diagram shows a beam of white light entering a prism.
a. Complete the diagram showing how a spectrum is produced and label R where you would see red light in the spectrum and V where you would see violet light.
b. Draw a circle around the points on the diagram that shows light being refracted.
c. You can add another prism to recombine the light and produce white light. Describe how you can do this.
3. Rainbows can be formed wherever white light interacts with drops of water. This can happen when it rains or over waterfalls. Put the following statements in order by writing the letters in the boxes below to explain how a rainbow is formed.
A. Different colours are refracted by different amounts as the light enters the drops.
B. The white light enters raindrops and is refracted.
C. The Sun emits white light, which is made up of all the different colours of light.
D. As the light leaves, the raindrops it is refracted again spreading the colours out even more.
E. All the colours of light are reflected from the inside surface of the drop.