Question

Why does the sun appear yellowish-white at the noon?

• A. because sunlight has to travel relatively shorter atmospheric distance
• B. because sunlight has to travel longer atmospheric distance
• C. because only red and violet is scattered
• D. because all the colours are scattered by the cloud

Answer 1

The correct option is A

because sunlight has to travel relatively shorter atmospheric distance

When the sun is overhead, light travels relatively shorter distance. At noon, the Sun appears white as only a little of the blue and violet colors are scattered.