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Assertion (A): A rianbow is formed when white light is inicdent on raindrops.
Reason (R): White light contains seven colours and it undergoes dispersion inside a raindrop.

A

Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are correct, but R is not correct explanation of A.

C

A is correct and R is incorrect.

D

Both A and R are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
A
White light contains all the seven colours of light. When white passes through light raindrops, under certain conditions, it undergoes dispersion and forms a rainbow. So, A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
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