Question

When there is a second rainbow present above the first, how is it different from first

Answer 1

variation in colour the second rainbow will be less colourful

Answer 2

Answer: The first and brighter rainbow is the primary rainbow, wheras the second one formed as a result of secondary reflection of light within raindrops is the secondary rainbow.

The secondary rainbow is different from the primary rainbow in the following ways:

1.The colour of the second rainbow is inverted.

2. It is fainter as compared to the primary one and also smaller in size.

Step-by-step explanation:

Colour of the second rainbow is inverted as light is reflected two times and that too in a complex manner with violet on the outer parts and red towards the inner part.