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Which of the following phenomena is responsible for 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 effects of dispersion, refraction, and internal reflection of sunlight within water droplets in the atmosphere.
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