Rainbows appear after the rain because sunlight bounces off water droplets in the air. Imagine you're outside, and it just stopped raining. The sun comes out, and suddenly, a rainbow appears! It's like light is playing hide-and-seek with the raindrops. Each drop bends and splits the white light into colors, and that’s how we see red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet in order.
Examples
- A child sees a rainbow on the sidewalk after rain has washed it clean.
- You spot a rainbow in the park after a brief shower.
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See also
- What Causes the Northern Lights?
- How Does a Mirror Work Exactly?
- How Does Gravity Affect the Moon’s Orbit?
- What Causes a ‘Golden’ Sunset or Sunrise?
- How Does Gravity Affect Space Travel?
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