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Q.

Which of the following phenomena contributes most to the sun's reddish hue at sunrise and sunset?

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a

Light dispersion

b

Light scattering

c

Total internal light reflection

d

Light reflection from the ground

answer is B.

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  •  Scattering of light is when a light ray is redirected in all other directions after passing through particles with dimensions comparable to the wavelength of the light used.
  • White light has seven colours: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. The wavelength of red light is the longest of the seven constituent colours.
  • More colours are scattered during the sunset and sunrise hours because light must travel a greater distance. 
  • However, red light does not scatter much due to its long wavelength and reaches our eyes.
  • Therefore, the sky appears red.

Hence, 'Light Scattering' is the correct response.


 

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Which of the following phenomena contributes most to the sun's reddish hue at sunrise and sunset?