National geographic 42. Canada is a vast and rugged land. A droplet with a high refractive index will help produce a rainbow with a smaller radius. Inspiring people to care about the planet. National geographic is the worlds premium destination for science exploration and adventure.
From north to south it spans more than half the northern hemisphere. The radius of a rainbow is determined by the water droplets refractive index. Saltwater has a higher refractive index than freshwater for instance so. A refractive index is the measure of how much a ray of light refracts bends as it passes from one medium to anotherfrom air to water for example.