Answer to Question #280262 in Optics for Adi

Question #280262

Prove that dispersive power is always positive?

Expert's answer

(1) No, it is always positive because R.I. for violet colour is alwasy greater than the R.I. for red colour

Where R.l. =refractive index

(2) dispersive power is always positive

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