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OpenStudy (moongazer):

Why are rainbows shaped like an arch? and why it has ROYGBIV colors?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ITS due to phenomenon of totatl internal reflection which shows it that manner since sun has a polychromatic light its shows roygbiv

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its because of refraction, and angle of refraction varies for each wavelength of light .......................so ROYGBIV is seen separately.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

as red orange yellow have high wavelength they are more distinct and visible

OpenStudy (moongazer):

Could you please elaborate more that an average man can understand?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is stil simple in language

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