Which coloured light scatters the most because of its small wavelength?

True

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Yellow

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Solution

The correct option is C
Blue

Scattering of light depends on the wavelength of light and size of particles in the medium. Blue, having the smallest wavelength is scattered most. Red has the largest wavelength and hence it is the least scattered in the atmosphere.

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Red colour scatters the most since it has smallest wavelength.

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