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A rainbow viewed from an airplane may form a complete circle. Where will the shadow of the airplane appear? Explain.
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A rainbow is formed when sunlight is refracted, or bent, by droplets of water. The light is first refracted as it enters the droplet, then is reflected off the inside surface of the droplet, and finally refracted again as it leaves the droplet. This process causes Show more…
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