When white light passes through a diffraction grating

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Waves Sound and Physical Optics · Waves Sound and Physical Optics

Problem

When white light passes through a diffraction grating, which color is observed farthest from the central maximum in the first-order spectrum? (a)

\text{Blue}

(b)

\text{Violet}

(c)

\text{Red}

(d)

\text{Green}