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The colour of sky is due to...

The colour of sky is due to

A

Transmission of light

B

Wavelength of scattered light

C

Absorption of light by atmospheric gases

D

All of the above

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Light Transmission:** - The color of the sky is primarily due to the transmission of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere. Sunlight is made up of different colors, which correspond to different wavelengths. 2. **Wavelengths of Light:** - Light can be categorized based on its wavelength. According to the visible spectrum (often remembered by the acronym VIBGYOR: Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red), blue light has a shorter wavelength compared to red light. ...
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