The spread in colours in a rainbow on sky is primarily due to

Dispersion of sunlight

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Reflection of sunlight

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Refraction of sunlight

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Total internal reflection of sunlight

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The correct option is A Dispersion of sunlight
The spread in colours in a rainbow on sky is primarily due to dispersion of sunlight.

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