Gage, Alfred P. (Alfred Payson), 1836-1903 · Boston, London, Ginn · leaf 390
xtreme oppositeedges of the bow. The eye is in a position to receive, afterthe dispersion and internal reflection of the light-waves withindrop 1, only the red waves; consequently this part of thebow appears red. So, likewise, from drop 2 the eye receivesonly violet; consequently this part of the… … Fig. 281. edges of the secondary bow. It will be seen that the light-waves undergo two internal, reflections within the dropswhich produce this bow. The colors of this bow are inreverse order to those of the primary bow, and less brilliant.332. Chromatic aberration. — There is also in…
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