What Happens to White Light in a Pyramid When Submerged in an Aquarium?

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Shining white light into a submerged pyramid produces a spectrum of colors, but the behavior of this spectrum can vary based on the medium. The discussion explores whether the spectrum is altered in terms of order or distance between colors when the pyramid is in water. Key factors include the refractive index of water compared to air, which affects light dispersion. The laws of refraction and dispersion are crucial in understanding how prisms separate colors. Ultimately, the interaction of light with different mediums determines the resulting spectrum.
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1. If you shine white light into a pyramid, a spectrum of colors is produced. What happens if you shine this white light if the pyramid is submerged in an aquarium?

a) No spectrum is produced
b) A spectrum is produced, but with the colors in reverse order
c) A spectrum is produced with the distance between red and violet shorter
d) a spectrum is produced with the distance between red and violet larger
e) a normal spectrum is produced
 
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