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Why does clear sky appear blue ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding White Light**: - White light, which comes from the Sun, is composed of seven different colors: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. 2. **Wavelength and Frequency**: - The colors of light have different wavelengths. As we move from violet to red, the wavelength increases, while the frequency decreases. Violet, indigo, and blue have shorter wavelengths compared to the other colors. ...
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