Which processes must occur in a raindrop to produce a rainbow?
A)refraction,reflection,and dispersion of sunlight
B)refraction,reflection,and scattering of sunlight
C)reflection,scattering,and dispersion of sunlight
D)transmission,reflection,and dispersion of sunlight
E)refraction,transmission,and scattering of sunlight

Question

Which processes must occur in a raindrop to produce a rainbow?
A)refraction,reflection,and dispersion of sunlight
B)refraction,reflection,and scattering of sunlight
C)​reflection,scattering,and dispersion of sunlight
D)​transmission,reflection,and dispersion of sunlight
E)​refraction,transmission,and scattering of sunlight

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A rainbow is formed when sunlight is refracted (bent) as it enters a raindrop, reflected off the inside surface of the raindrop, and then refracted again as it exits, causing dispersion of light into its constituent colors.

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