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A narrow beam PQ of white light is passing through a glass prism ABC as shown in the diagram. Study the diagram and answer any four questions.

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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B
Rainbow is caused by dispersion of sunlight by tiny water droplets present in the atmosphere.
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