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The colour of sky is due to...

The colour of sky is due to

A

absorption of light by atmospheric gases

B

transmission of light

C

wavelength of scattered light

D

All of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
Scattering of light `prop(1)/(lambda^(4))` (Rayleigh scattering law)
The colour of the sky is blue due to least scattering of blue light , whose wavelength is maximum in the visible range of light
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