Red light of a single wavelength passes through a diffraction grating. Bright dots are formed on a screen, as shown. [Figure showing bright dots on a screen from diffraction grating] The red light is replaced with white light. Which diagram, drawn to the same scale, shows a possible pattern of bright light on the screen?
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D: [Diagram option D]
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