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Can visible light be scattered by atmos//molecules in earth's atmosphere ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks whether visible light can be scattered by atoms and molecules in Earth's atmosphere. 2. **Concept of Scattering**: Scattering occurs when light interacts with particles. For scattering to happen effectively, the size of the particles should be comparable to or smaller than the wavelength of the light. 3. **Size of Atoms and Molecules**: The size of atoms and molecules is approximately \(10^{-7}\) meters. ...
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