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Which of the following processes play a part in the formation of a rainbow? Refraction Total internal reflection Dispersion Interference

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Question

Which of the following processes play a part in the formation of a rainbow?

  1. Refraction
  2. Total internal reflection
  3. Dispersion
  4. Interference

Options

  • (i), (ii) and (iii)

  • (i) and (ii)

  • (i), (ii) and (iv)

  •  (iii) and (iv)

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Solution

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Explanation:

The formation of a rainbow results from the dispersion of light that has undergone total internal reflection (TIR) and refraction in the atmospheric droplets.

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