NEET2013Physics-Optics
NEET 2013 Physics Scattering of Light MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
The reddish appearance of the Sun at sunrise and sunset is due to:
A
the scattering of light
B
the polarisation of light
C
the colour of the sun
D
the colour of the sky
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reddish appearance is due to the scattering of shorter wavelengths of light by the atmosphere, leaving the longer red wavelengths.
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