What characteristic of violet light contributes to its bending more than other colors?

The bending of light, or refraction, is influenced by the wavelength and frequency of the light. Violet light, being at the shorter wavelength end of the visible spectrum, has a higher frequency and higher energy compared to other colors like red or green.

The higher energy associated with violet light means that when it transitions from one medium to another (for example, from air into glass), it is refracted more significantly than light with longer wavelengths. This occurs because the speed of light changes as it passes between different materials, and the degree of bending is dependent on both the wavelength and the refractive index of the material.

Therefore, the characteristic of violet light that leads to its greater bending compared to other colors is indeed its higher energy.