How Are Rainbows Formed?

[Meggyw]

Using the words
Refraction
Spectrum
And dispersion
Explain how a rainbow is formed

[EcclesCake]

Why don't you give us your initial thoughts and we can guide you from there.

[AlwaysConfused]

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refrn/Lesson-4/Rainbow-Formation

[Old_Geezer]

Each colour has, by definition, a different frequency/wavelength, which means dispersion of light occurs as each is undergoes refraction, thus the raindrop acts like a prism, causing a spectrum to be seen, and it is that which we call a rainbow.

[Canary42]

Read the question Mccfluff - you haven't used the words Refraction, Spectrum and Dispersion :-)

[mazie]

Much better :o)

[ToraToraTora]

did you know you can weigh a pie on a rainbow?

[Graham-W]

I knew you could buy a pie with the gold at the end of a rainbow.

[ToraToraTora]

no at the end of the rainbow is a big yellow alligator, commonly known as a croc of gold.

[mccfluff]

lol, very good :)

[Old_Geezer]

That's a load of croc.

[Tuvok]

Take a look at this site

http://www.atoptics.co.uk/bows.htm

[woofgang]

Try adding a please and thankyou to your questions if you want help.

[ABAuntie]

Seriously guys please do not be rude. If you do not know how to be polite or helpful just do not reply.

There are enough threads on here for jokiness.

auntie xxx