Q. Pick the correct statement from the following

A) Primary rainbow is a virtual image and secondary rainbow is a real image
B) Primary rainbow is a real image and secondary rainbow is a virtual image
C) Both primary and secondary rainbows are virtual images
D) Both primary and secondary rainbows are real images
Explanation

(c) The rainbow is seen as a virtual image in the form of a coloured are centered on the anti-solar point that is the point below the horizon, directly opposite the sun in the sky. When conditions are favorable two rainbows are seen the brighter is the primary and a fainter second one with the colours reversed. Hence, both primary and secondary rainbow are virtual images.

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.