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rainbows are formed because of the scattering of light .......when the sunlight meets the water droplets..scattering of light takes place...this forms a rainbow

2 or 3 rainbows are formed because of the multiple scattering of light

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Why are the rainbows are two?

Rainbows are caused by sunlight being refracted, or bent, as it passes through raindrops in the air. The light is then reflected inside the raindrop and refracted again as it exits, creating a spectrum of colors that we see as a rainbow. The appearance of a double rainbow is due to a secondary reflection of light inside the raindrop.


What is the space between to rainbows?

The space between two rainbows is often referred to as the "supernumerary rainbow." This phenomenon occurs due to the interference of light waves, creating additional, fainter rainbows on the outside of the main rainbow. The area between the primary and supernumerary rainbows can appear darker, a phenomenon known as Alexander's band, caused by the way light is refracted and dispersed in water droplets.


Why are there always 2 rainbows?

Two rainbows can be seen when sunlight is both refracted and reflected within rain droplets, creating two separate arcs of different intensities and colors. The primary rainbow is the brighter and more visible one, while the secondary rainbow is usually fainter and has the order of its colors reversed.


How did rainbows get their name?

Rainbows are named after their distinct appearance in the sky, with a varied spectrum of colors in the shape of an arc. The term "rainbow" combines two elements: "rain," which is often present when rainbows appear, and "bow," referring to the arc-like shape of the phenomenon.


Can two rainbows be visible in the sky?

There are conditions that permit viewing two rainbows at once. The primary rainbow is as one might expect, but a secondary rainbow is visible above the first one. There is a nice picture and a description posted at Wikipedia, and a link is included.

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