Question
Why is there no dispersion in the light refracted through a rectangular glass slab?
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Answer
It can be considered to be equivalent to two prisms in reverse way. In the case of a rectangular glass slab the rays of all colours combine together in the reverse prism. Hence, there is no dispersion.
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