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The Rainbow analysed - for iPad/Mac/PC

The Open University•www3.open.ac.uk
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Higher Education
For centuries the rainbow has been an object of wonder for scientists and mathematicians. It has taken 2000 years to discover many of its secrets. This five track album uses 3D imagery to explain exactly how light is deflected off rain droplets to form the bow like shape we see. This material forms part of The Open University course MU120 Open mathematics.
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Aristotle's theory

In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape.

Jul 18, 2009•5 min

Transcript -- Aristotle's theory

Transcript -- In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape.

Jul 18, 2009

A full circle rainbow?

Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes.

Jul 18, 2009•9 min

Transcript -- A full circle rainbow?

Transcript -- Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes.

Jul 18, 2009

Secondary rainbow

If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed?

Jul 18, 2009•4 min

Transcript -- Secondary rainbow

Transcript -- If you're lucky enough to see the secondary fainter rainbow just above the first, you might wonder why it's colours are reversed?

Jul 18, 2009
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