A rainbow is formed due to
A. dispersion, refraction and total internal reflection of light in water droplets
B. reflection of light from clouds only
C. scattering of light by dust particles
D. refraction of light through glass
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Answer: A. dispersion, refraction and total internal reflection of light in water droplets
Sunlight is refracted and dispersed on entering a raindrop, totally internally reflected inside it, and refracted again on leaving.
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