COMEDK · Chemistry · 20. Surface Chemistry
The colour of sky is due to
- A transmission of light
- B wavelength of scattered light
- C absorption of light by atmospheric gases
- D All of the above
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Correct Answer
(B) wavelength of scattered light
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The colour of sky is due to wavelength of scattered light. This scattering of light take place by particles of much small size.
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