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Rainbows occur when sunlight passes through drops of water. This is why you see rainbows after rain or at fountains and waterfalls. Light moves at different velocities through air and through water. So when sunlight passes through water, it is dispersed. It is first refracted when it enters the droplet, reflected of the back of the drop, and then it is refracted again as it leaves. This refraction of the light into angles within the drop leads to it being visible, and the wavelength of the light is what depends its colour.
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Explain how a rainbow is made?
A rainbow is made when sunlight is refracted, or bent, by raindrops in the atmosphere. This refraction causes the sunlight to separate into its different colors, creating the arc of colors that we see in the sky.
How does a rainbow happen on a cloudy day?
It happens when the sun is shining and there it is rain as well, so you must stand with your back tothe sun to see it. The lower the sum is to the horizon, the higher the arch of the rainbow will be.it. also happens when the refraction of light happens
Can an airplane fly through a rainbow?
From where you are, yes. From where they are, no. Rainbows are an optical phenomena dealing with the reflection of light off of water in the air hitting your eyes. You can never get to it, or get behind it. You can watch something go through what you are seeing, but they would either not see it, or see it appear to be receding.
Why do you see rainbow?
We see rainbows when the sun is behind us and falling rain is in front of us. When sunlight strikes a falling drop of water it is refracted, changed indirection, by the surface of the water. The light continues into the drop and is reflected from the back of the drop to the front. When the beam hits the front it is refracted again and emerges from the drop as the color spectrum that we see in a rainbow. The water drop acts like a prism to separate the light into its different wave lengths.
Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain which of the physical phenomena are responsible for this?
Rainbows are formed due to the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of sunlight through raindrops in the atmosphere. Each raindrop acts as a tiny prism that separates the sunlight into its various colors, creating the vibrant arc of colors that we see in a rainbow.
What must happen to cause a rainbow?
In order for a rainbow to happen it needs to rain. Just after you see the rain is gone a rainbow appears for a short moment. A mixture of rain and light creates a rainbow. You could even use a glass with water and sunlight for a rainbow to appear.
What is the cause of a rainbow?
A rainbow is caused by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of sunlight in water droplets in the atmosphere. When sunlight enters a raindrop, it bends and splits into its component colors, creating the arc of colors we see in a rainbow.
Why is it sometimes that we can't see our reflection in a body of water?
This can happen if the water is disturbed, such as by wind or rain, which causes ripples on the surface that distort the reflection. Additionally, if the water is dirty or murky, it can hinder the reflection by scattering light instead of reflecting it clearly.
Which appear in the sky after rain?
If it is sunny after the rain has stopped, you are likely to see a rainbow in the sky.
Can fish see their reflection in the water?
Yes, fish can see their reflection in the water.
Why is there a rainbow after squall?
The squall may have passed you but the rain is still falling elsewhere. If sunlight passes through the rain, you will see a rainbow as the water droplets work as a prism and split the sunlight into it's component colours.
What angle do you have to be at to see a rainbow?
One doesn't have to be at any specific angle to see a rainbow. What is Dependent on seeing the rainbow is the location of the rain, and sun relative to you. The sun is always behind a rainbow when seen. So you would be in front of the rainbow, rain, and the sun. Also, No two people see the same rainbow unless a picture or video was taken of the rainbow.
How can I build a rainbow in my backyard?
To build a rainbow in your backyard, you can use a garden hose to create a mist of water droplets. Position yourself with the sun behind you and look towards the mist to see a rainbow form. Adjust the angle of the hose and your position to see the rainbow at different heights. Remember, rainbows are formed by the refraction and reflection of sunlight through water droplets in the air.
What makes the bow in rainbow?
The bow in a rainbow is caused by the refraction, dispersion, and reflection of light in water droplets in the atmosphere. This process separates the sunlight into its various colors, creating the arch of colors that we see in the sky.
What acts as as the prism to produce a rainbow in the sky?
from my experence i think it is water because it only happens after rain and during sunny days and you put your house to mist you can see the rainbow
Why can't you see a rainbow in a mirror?
You cannot see a rainbow in a mirror because a mirror reflects light and images, but it cannot display the complex dispersion and reflection of light that creates a rainbow in the sky. The colors of a rainbow are produced by sunlight interacting with water droplets in the atmosphere, which cannot be replicated in a mirror.
What happens when it does not rain?
When it doesn't ran it can get dry. Then it is hard to rain. I love rain but not thunder storms! :( Also if it doesn't rain you aren't as likely to see rainbows. But you can still see a rainbow if there isn't rain. Rain is good because plants need water to survive. There are a few plants that don't need rain to get the H20 (water) they need. Instead, they get it from high humidity.
