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Rainbow is seen after rain because of hanging molecules of water which act as

A. Lenses

B. Mirrors

C. Prisms

D. Slabs

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In optics, a prism is a transparent optical element with flat, polished surfaces that refract light. In a rainbow, raindrops in the air act as tiny prisms. Light enters the raindrop, reflects off of the side of the drop and exits. In the process, it is broken into a spectrum just like it is in a triangular glass prism.

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  1. Shivanand Biradar
    Shivanand Biradar :
    3 years ago

    Prism should be the answer

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