Day 221 of 365

August 9

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Physics

The Physics of Rainbows

Rainbows form when sunlight enters water droplets, reflects off the back, and exits while being split into colors. The observer must be between the sun and the rain. Double rainbows occur when light reflects twice inside droplets, producing a second, reversed rainbow.

💡 Did you know?

Every person sees their own personal rainbow - no two people see exactly the same one!

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