Just wondering what would be the diameter of a rainbows outer ring (infra-red) and inner ring (ultra-violet) if it completed a full circle.
2006-10-23 14:21:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
i think rainbows have different sizes depending on the type of water that's refracting the light.
Like the composition, density of the water molecules may affect the angle of refraction.
Most water is not pure, therefore containing a minerals, chemicals, etc. The different minerals and chemicals affect the density and properties of that specific water molecule.
2006-10-23 14:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.Moo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Measure the arc distance of the circle and divide by pi. Mathematically, C = pi*D so D = C/pi
2006-10-24 05:56:37 · answer #2 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
approx 27 miles
2006-10-23 14:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by Eugene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To know this you must know the point of start and finish
2006-10-23 14:30:50 · answer #4 · answered by kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋