Confusion in the secondary refrac. of light

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The discussion centers on the secondary refraction of light in rainbows, specifically addressing the angles at which red and violet light refract. It clarifies that in a secondary rainbow, the angles differ from the primary rainbow, with red light refracting at approximately 50 degrees and violet at about 40 degrees. Participants emphasize the importance of distinguishing between primary and secondary rainbows when discussing refraction angles. A hyperlink is provided for further details on the specific angles involved. Understanding these nuances is crucial for accurately interpreting the phenomenon of double refraction in secondary rainbows.
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what really happens in the secondary refraction of light in a rainbow when it occurs ?
Do red and violet stil refract at an angle of 42 and 40 ?
 
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If you mean the secondary rainbow (not refraction), then no, the angles are different.
 
sry, i meant the about the double refraction in a secondary raibow.And do tell me what the change in angles are.
 
Just click the hyperlink in my last post to get the angles of the secondary rainbow.
 
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