NDA 2024 Physics question

PhysicsRay Optics and Optical InstrumentsNDA 2024

Which of the following statements with regard to the phenomenon of the primary rainbow formation by water droplets is/are correct ? 1. It involves refraction and one internal reflection of sunlight. 2. It involves refraction of sunlight only. 3. It is formed as the inner bow. 4. It may involve more than one internal reflection as well as refraction of sunlight. Select the answer using the code given below :

Answer: (B)

Solution

The primary rainbow is formed by two refractions and one internal reflection of sunlight in water droplets, and it is the inner,

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Question ID VK-032720