Multiple choice

Which of the following phenomena of light are involved in the formation of a rainbow?

  1. Reflection, refraction and dispersion

  2. Refraction, dispersion and scattering

  3. Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection

  4. Dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A rainbow is formed by the refraction, dispersion, and internal reflection of sunlight within water droplets in the atmosphere.