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Why blue light has short wavelengths?

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The visible blue light has a wavelength of about 475 nm. Because the blue wavelengths are shorter in the visible spectrum, they are scattered more efficiently by the molecules in the atmosphere. The shorter the wavelength; the higher the energy. Blue light has a very short wavelength, and so produces a higher amount of energy. ​​​​​​​

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