In what way would you expect a rainbow from oil droplets to differ from a rainbow caused by water droplets, assuming the oil has a greater index of refraction than water? (Hint: See page 377 of your textbook)

a. There would be no change.
b. Light rays would bend more sharply, so the arc of the rainbow would have a smaller radius.
c. Light rays would bend less sharply so that the arc of the rainbow would have a larger radius.


b

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