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Which of the following phenomena explains the formation of a rainbow?
- A.Reflection only
- B.Refraction only
- C.Dispersion, refraction, and reflection
- D.Diffraction only
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Correct answer: C — Dispersion, refraction, and reflection
Solution
A rainbow is formed due to the combined effect of dispersion, refraction, and internal reflection of sunlight within water droplets. These processes cause the white light to split into its constituent colors.
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