Which property of light is responsible for the formation of a rainbow?

Reflection

Refraction

Diffraction

Disruption

Answer and Solution

B. Refraction

The formation of a rainbow is primarily due to the refraction and dispersion of light in tiny water droplets in the atmosphere.

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