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In nature, this phenomenon is observed in

A

Formation of rainbow

B

Twinkling of stars

C

Blue colour of sky

D

Advance sunrise

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A
Rainbow is caused by dispersion of sunlight by tiny water droplets present in the atmosphere which is one of the application of dispersion of light.
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