The secondary rainbow is dimmer than the primary rainbow because

A) its colors are inverted.
B) it is larger, and its energy spreads across more area.
C) it is farther from the viewer.
D) it simply has much less energy than the primary bow.
E) of a double reflection and refraction in the drops.


Answer: E

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