A primary rainbow is brighter than a secondary rainbow because

A) sunlight reaching it is more intense.
B) there is one less reflection inside the water drops.
C) larger drops produce primary rainbows.
D) the secondary bow is a dim reflection of the primary rainbow.
E) none of the above


Answer: B

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