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_____ act(s) as a prism in formation of a rainbow in the sky.

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Air

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Raindrops

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Dust particles

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Fog

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Solution

The correct option is B Raindrops
When sunlight falls on the raindrop, it acts as a prism and light ray undergoes dispersion. White light splits into its seven constituent colours and forms a rainbow.

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