The secondary rainbow is dimmer than the primary rainbow because
A)its colors are inverted.
B)it is larger,and its energy spreads across more area.
C)it is farther from the viewer.
D)it simply has much less energy than the primary bow.
E)of a double reflection and refraction in the drops.

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The secondary rainbow is formed due to a double reflection and refraction process within the raindrops. This causes the light to spread out more and thus appear dimmer than the primary rainbow, which only undergoes a single reflection and refraction.

The Secondary Rainbow Is Dimmer Than the Primary Rainbow Because