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The color of scattered light depends on ____ of the scattering particles.
The color of scattered light depends on ____ of the scattering particles.
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The correct option is B size
The molecules of air and other fine particles in the atmosphere have size smaller than the wavelength of visible light. These are more effective in scattering light of shorter wavelengths at the blue end. Whereas, larger particles scatter light of longer wavelengths at the red end.
The molecules of air and other fine particles in the atmosphere have size smaller than the wavelength of visible light. These are more effective in scattering light of shorter wavelengths at the blue end. Whereas, larger particles scatter light of longer wavelengths at the red end.
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