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Actually it is not the best example of refraction because a rainbow is seen in the oposite direction to the light source, the sun. It is caused by a combination of reflection and refraction. Here is a copied snipped from wikipedia:
"White light separates into different colours on entering the raindrop because red light is refracted by a lesser angle than blue light. On leaving the raindrop, the red rays have turned through a smaller angle than the blue rays, producing a rainbow."
Refraction is simply that light travels slower in denser material and because different colours of light have different wave lengths those colours will change their angle more and so the light sperates.
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Is a mirror reflecting sunlight an example of refraction?
No,that is reflection. Refraction is when light travels through something clear like water or glass and then the lihght bends and maybe even makes a rainbow
Why do you see a rainbow?
We see rainbow due to the refraction of the sun's rays by rain .
What property of light does the formation of a rainbow demonstarte?
It is called as refraction.
Which process causes a rainbow?
Refraction and total internal reflection of sun's radiation in fine droplets of water cause rainbow formation
How do you use the word refract in a sentence?
The bevel of the window made the light refract into a rainbow.
What is rare faction examples?
One example of refraction of light is a rainbow and a broken pencil when placed in a glass of water.
Is a mirror reflecting sunlight an example of refraction?
No,that is reflection. Refraction is when light travels through something clear like water or glass and then the lihght bends and maybe even makes a rainbow
Why do you see a rainbow?
We see rainbow due to the refraction of the sun's rays by rain .
What is the sociological rainbow?
The sociological rainbow refers to the diversity and complexity of human societies, cultures, and identities. It signifies the wide range of social structures, norms, and behaviors found across different communities and groups, highlighting the importance of understanding and valuing this diversity in sociological research and analysis.
What is an illusion caused by the refraction of light called?
rainbow
Rainbow seen after the rain is due to?
Reflection and refraction
Is a rainbow luminous?
No, it isn't. It's just a refraction.
Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain which of the physical phenomena are responsible for this?
diffusion refraction internal refraction
What property of light does the formation of a rainbow demonstarte?
It is called as refraction.
Does a rainbow go through the earth?
No a rainbow is the refraction of light through rain and is only an optical illusion
Can you land on a rainbow?
Uummm, no. A rainbow is only a refraction of sunlight through micro droplets of water in the atmosphere.
How do you find the end of a rainbow?
No you can't because a rainbow is just a refraction of light, similar to the way the sky is blue.
