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    A rainbow is an optical phenomenon caused by refraction, internal reflection and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a continuous spectrum of light appearing in the sky. [1] The rainbow takes the form of a multicoloured circular arc. [2]

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  2. rainbow, series of concentric coloured arcs that may be seen when light from a distant source—most commonly the Sun—falls upon a collection of water drops—as in rain, spray, or fog. The rainbow is observed in the direction opposite to the Sun.

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  3. Oct 19, 2023 · Learn how rainbows are formed by light striking water droplets and how they vary in color, shape, and order. Explore the science and history of this natural phenomenon with photos and examples.

  4. Learn how rainbows are formed by sunlight, water droplets, and optical processes. Discover the colors, shapes, and types of rainbows, and why they are curved and bright.

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  5. May 30, 2024 · Learn about the science and types of rainbows, and why they are so colorful and rare. Discover fun facts, such as how to remember the colors of the rainbow, and why you can't reach the end of a rainbow.

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  6. Rainbows are formed by the dispersion of light & reflection (not total internal reflection) from drops of water. The rainbow color sequence can be analyzed by drawing a ray diagram of the refraction of sunlight inside water drops. Created by Mahesh Shenoy.

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  7. Learn how sunlight and water droplets create the colors of a rainbow. Find out how to make your own rainbow with a garden hose or water sprinkler and remember the order of the colors with ROY G BIV.

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