The secondary rainbow is dimmer than the primary rainbow mainly because
A) its colors are inverted.
B) it is larger, and its energy is spread over more area.
C) it is farther from the viewer.
D) it simply has less energy than the primary bow.
E) of an extra reflection and refraction in the drops.
Answer: E
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