How Can I Measure the Width of Light Waves Using a Prism?

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I've been trying to measure the width of light waves for one of my reports but I can't seem to find where the different waves separate. now granted I'm at younger age, I just need a easier way to find out where to waves meet when you shine light through a prism onto a wall.
 

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