Dispersion of light by a glass prism takes place because of :

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Reflection from spherical mirror

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due to total internal reflection

scattering of light by the surface of the glass prism.

difference in speeds of various constituents of white light.

difference in time period of the constituents of light.

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Different colors of light deviate at different angles