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In the formation of a rainbow light from...

In the formation of a rainbow light from the sun on water droplets undergoes

A

Dispersion only

B

Only total internal reflection

C

Dispersion and total internal reflection

D

None of these

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C
In rainbow formation, dispersion and TIR both takes place.
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