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Understanding Rainbows and Twinned Rainbows: A Fascinating Phenomenon Explained

Discover how rainbows are formed through the reflection and refraction of light in water droplets. Contrary to popular belief, all rainbows are full circles and cannot be physically approached. Learn about the unique phenomenon of twinned rainbows, which consist of two rainbow arcs splitting from a single base. Delve into the scientific history of rainbows, dating back to the observations of the classical Greek scholar Aristotle.

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Understanding Rainbows and Twinned Rainbows: A Fascinating Phenomenon Explained

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  1. How Rainbow is formed Done By: Chloe Tan Class: 4/6 (4)

  2. Caused by both reflection and refraction of light in water droplets. • All rainbows are full circles Rainbow

  3. Not located at a specific distance • It is not an object, and cannot be physically approached • Impossible for observer to see a rainbow from water droplets and any angle Overview

  4. Twinned Rainbow • Unlike a double rainbow which consists of two separate and concentric rainbow arcs • The very rare twinned rainbow appears as two rainbow arcs that split from a single base. • Appear in the same order as the primary rainbow. Twinned Rainbow

  5. Scientific History • Classical Greek scholar Aristotle was first to devote serious attention to the first rainbow. • After Aristotle’s death, much rainbow theory consisted of reaction to his work.

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