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The rainbow is formed due to...

The rainbow is formed due to

A

scattering of sun light by water droplets

B

refraction and total internal reflection by water droplets.

C

dispersion, reflection and refraction of sun light by water droplets.

D

only reflection and refraction by water droplets.

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