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Why Is the Color of Clear Sky Blue

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The sky appears blue because some of the blue component of sunlight is scattered by :
(a) gas molecules present in air (b) dust particles present in air
(c) water droplets suspended in air (d) soot particles present in air

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(a) gas molecules present in air

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