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Grade 1210 grade science

why in the formation of rainbow undergoes total internal reflaction instead of refraction.

Profile image of ashok singh
11 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Kalyani Jayachandran Menon
11 Years ago
In this case, the two surfaces of the raindrop act as mirrors rather than lenses. Hence, we observe reflection instead of refraction.
Profile image of ashok singh
11 Years ago
but these are trasnparent then how they can?
Profile image of Kalyani Jayachandran Menon
11 Years ago
Remember light’s dual nature? But I’m afraid I can’t be of any more assistance... :/ Maybe you should check with the experts...