Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

Comment on the statement.

Statement : The secondary rainbow is brighter than the primary rainbow.

Options:

True

False

Both are of same brightness

Cannot say

Correct Answer:

False

Explanation:

Light suffers two total internal reflections in the formation of the secondary rainbow. So more light intensity is absorbed. Therefore, the secondary rainbow will be fainter compared to the primary rainbow and the latter will be brighter.