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Which of the following is an example of dispersion of light ?

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Lunar Eclipse

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Formation of clouds.

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Formation of Rainbow.

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Mirage

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Solution

The correct option is C Formation of Rainbow.
Rainbow is formed by splitting of white light into it constituent colours known as dispersion of white light.

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