Which phenomenon explains the formation of a rainbow?

Practice Questions

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Which phenomenon explains the formation of a rainbow?
  1. Reflection
  2. Refraction
  3. Diffraction
  4. Interference

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which phenomenon explains the formation of a rainbow?
  • Step 1: Light from the sun travels through the air.
  • Step 2: When the light hits a water droplet, it slows down and bends. This is called refraction.
  • Step 3: The light reflects off the inside surface of the droplet.
  • Step 4: As the light exits the droplet, it bends again (refraction).
  • Step 5: Different colors of light bend by different amounts, spreading out to form a circle of colors.
  • Step 6: We see this circle of colors as a rainbow in the sky.
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