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The Science of Rainbows

This chapter explores the mechanics of rainbow formation, detailing the conditions like sunlight position and moisture necessary for their occurrence. It explains how raindrops act as prisms, refracting light into colors, and introduces concepts such as Alexander's Dark Band and the nature of white light.

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