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

only dispersion.

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only total internal reflection.

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both dispersion and total internal reflection.

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None of these

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The correct option is C both dispersion and total internal reflection.
In rainbow formation, both dispersion and total internal reflection takes place.

Hence, option $(C)$ is the correct answer.

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

The correct option is C both dispersion and total internal reflection.In rainbow formation, both dispersion and total internal reflection takes place. Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.

The correct option is C both dispersion and total internal reflection.
In rainbow formation, both dispersion and total internal reflection takes place.

Hence, option $(C)$ is the correct answer.