Rainbow Observation – Rankers Physics

Refraction by Prism: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): For every observer rainbow is a personal one. Reason (R): Every observer intercepts light from same water drops.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Refraction by Prism. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Assertion (A) is true; a rainbow's apparent position depends on the observer's location and the specific light rays from water droplets they intercept. Reason (R) is false; different observers see rainbows formed by light from *different* sets of water drops at different angles. Thus, A is true and R is false.

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