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Splitting of Sunlight

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The formation of a rainbow shows that

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Only 1

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Only 2

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B
Only 2

A rainbow is formed when water droplets act as prisms and split sunlight into its seven constituent colors. The rainbow itself is not a source of light.

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