Question

1. This problem focuses on optics. (36 pts) a) b) c) Explain how Fata Morgana occurs, and what type of atmospheric optical phenomenon it is. (6 pts) Discuss if a primary rainbow can be seen if there is only a single raindrop falling from a cloud. (6 pts) Why are primary rainbows brighter than secondary rainbows? (6 pts) Explain how light reaches your eyes when you see a sundog, and what light optics result in you seeing the sundog. How is this different from a primary rainbow? (6 pts) You are looking downwards at a waterfall with lots of droplets spraying into the air and with the sun at your back; you are standing on a tower above a cliff to observe the waterfall. Discuss if you might see almost a full circle primary rainbow or if a semi-circle half a circle) primary rainbow arc is the most one can ever see. Justify your answer carefully. (6 pts) Give an example of an optical phenomenon that is the result of diffraction and briefly explain how it occurs. (6 pts) d) e) f)

Answer 1