Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

Why is the colour of the clear Sky Blue?

Options:

due to scattering of light

due to reflection of light

due to reflection of light

All of these

Correct Answer:

due to scattering of light

Explanation:

When sunlight passes through the atmosphere, the fine particles in air scatter the blue colour (shorter wavelengths) more strongly than red. The scattered blue light enters our eyes and clear sky appears blue.