How does a rainbow get its colors?

How does a rainbow get its colors?

Sunlight refracts (bends) entering raindrops, separating into colors. These colors reflect off the raindrop's back and refract again exiting, reaching your eye as a spectrum. Each color bends at a slightly different angle.

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