Light Trivia : Rainbow seen from the side
Why not see a rainbow from the side?
The rainbow is shaped like the circumference of the conical base with 84 degrees of solid corner.
The observer is located at the apex of the cone.
The observer sees reflecting light from the waterdrop on the circumference as a rainbow.
Even if you move anywhere, only the front of the rainbow can be seen.
The rainbow is shaped like the circumference of the conical base with 84 degrees of solid corner.
The observer sees reflecting light from the waterdrop on the circumference as a rainbow.
Even if you move anywhere, only the front of the rainbow can be seen.
