Which of the following 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

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In order to produce a rainbow, sunlight must be refracted (bent), reflected, and dispersed (separated into its colors). This process occurs within raindrops, as they act as tiny prisms that refract and disperse sunlight. The reflected light also contributes to the formation of a rainbow. Scattering is not a necessary process for the formation of a rainbow, although it may contribute to the overall brightness of the sky. Transmission is also not a necessary process, as the light remains within the raindrop and does not pass through it.

Which of the Following Processes Must Occur in a Raindrop