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Dispersion of light past paper questions

O Level Physics 5054 · Light. 1 Describe the dispersion of light as illustrated by the refraction of white light by a glass prism 2 Know the traditional seven colours of the visible spectrum in order of frequency and in order of wavelength

In Cambridge O Level Physics 5054, Dispersion of light came up in 14 of the 72 papers on Paperstreak, for about 2 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in October/November 2025.

Often set with Electromagnetic spectrum.

14 questions, newest first

1. 5054/11/O/N/25 Question 20 · 1 mark
2. 5054/12/M/J/25 Question 24 · 1 mark
3. 5054/21/O/N/24 Question 4 parts (a) (b) (c(i)) (c(ii)) · 7 marks
4. 5054/11/M/J/24 Question 26 · 1 mark
5. 5054/12/M/J/24 Question 25 · 1 mark
6. 5054/11/M/J/23 Question 22 · 1 mark
7. 5054/11/M/J/22 Question 22 · 1 mark
8. 5054/12/M/J/22 Question 26 · 1 mark
9. 5054/22/M/J/22 Question 4 part (c) · 2 marks
10. 5054/11/O/N/21 Question 23 · 1 mark
11. 5054/12/O/N/21 Question 26 · 1 mark
12. 5054/11/M/J/21 Question 24 · 1 mark
13. 5054/22/M/J/21 Question 10 parts (b(i)) (b(ii)) · 6 marks
14. 5054/11/M/J/20 Question 29 · 1 mark

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