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The sky appears blue due to:...

The sky appears blue due to:

A

Refraction of light

B

Dispersion of l ight

C

Scattering of light

D

Reflection of light

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The correct Answer is:
C
Blue light has shorter wavelengths. It scatters in the sky after striking on fine particles.
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