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Iridescence

physical science Maturity 7-9

Some things change color.

Soap Bubble - foliage background - iridescent colours - Traquair 040801.jpg
Soap Bubble - foliage background - iridescent colours - Traquair 040801.jpg
They look like a rainbow. You can see this on soap bubbles. It also happens on bird feathers. It is very pretty to see. Do you see colors change?

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