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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