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Which best explains why we perceive a spectrum as a 'band of distinct colours' rather than one uniform blend? path after the prism

Question
Which best explains why we perceive a spectrum as a 'band of distinct colours' rather than one uniform blend? path after the prism
Each colour of light bends through a different angle and thus travels a different, distinct
All colours travel along exactly the same path after a prism
The prism absorbs some colours entirely
Human eyes cannot perceive more than two colours at once
Answer
Each colour of light bends through a different angle and thus travels a different, distinct
Detailed Explanation
Because each colour bends by a different amount through the prism, they follow distinct paths and emerge as a band of visually distinct colours.
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