The blue colour of the water of the sea is due to :
A
refraction of the blue light by the impurities in sea-water
B
reflection of blue light by sea-water
C
scattering of blue light by sea particles
D
absorption of other colours expect the blue colour by water molecules
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The correct Answer is:
C
The scattering ` prop (1)/( lambda^4)` . Thus scattering of blue light ( shorter wavelength ) is more .
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