Cycle Of Making A Rainbow

• Cycle Of Making A Rainbow

Purpose: Have you ever wondered how a rainbow is made? Well today I will tricking your mind by showing
you a way you could see a rainbow.

Materials: You will need a glass bowl, water, white paper, medium-sized mirror and a flashlight/torch.

Steps: 1. Firstly, fill the glass bowl with water almost till the top. 2.  Then  place your mirror at the bottom
of the bowl, but if your mirror is too big - try placing it diagonally. 3. Get your long, white paper and hold
it straightly. 4. When you have completed all of the steps right, you will see something spectacular.

Results: While we were doing the experiment, I saw the colours on the paper converting into different
shapes as I would move the light. Shadows of the swirling water started appearing on the sheet. But
before the colours were visible, it took some tries to make it come onto the paper. Sometimes it changes
colours when the lights moves around. Here’s a tip, try keeping the flashlight/torch and paper still for
the best effect.

Conclusion: Want to know how a rainbow is made? Well basically… the sun pushes the white light in
the water. Since white light  is made out of 7 colours/the colours of the rainbow, the light rays help bend the
colours. Which soon makes the colours split in opposite directions and travel at different speed by water.
Then the rainbow starts to reflect back.