A rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain. Which of the following physical phenomena is responsible for this? 1. Diffusion 2. Refraction 3. Internal reflection (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3

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Ans:(c)

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