Ray Optics

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Question 72 of 295

Which of the following processes play a part in the formation of a rainbow?
(i) Refraction
(ii) Total internal reflection
(iii) Dispersion
(iv) Interference

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Answer: (A) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Rainbow is formed due to the dispersion of light suffering refraction and total internal reflection (TIR) in the droplets present in the atmosphere.

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