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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When the light is refracted in a rainbow, what happens to the light that causes the colors?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@sweetburger

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@arindameducationusc

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

Total Internal reflection

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

Let me try explaining... k .. wait...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright take your time

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think I have the answer

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

did you get it? then its good, if any problem, I will try helping, just ask

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, and okay thank you!!

OpenStudy (mrnood):

it is not total internal reflection that cause the light to diverge into 'rainbow' colours - it is simply refraction.

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

http://www.rebeccapaton.net/rainbows/tir.htm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you, but I already got the answer right :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@arindameducationusc

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

welcome

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