The clear sky appears blue primarily due t... - MrProfessor

Practice this MCQ: The clear sky appears blue primarily due to which phenomenon?. Check correct answer and detailed explanation on MrProfessor.

Explanation

The blue color of the sky is due to Rayleigh scattering, where shorter blue wavelengths of sunlight are scattered more than longer red wavelengths by air molecules. This is a form of light dispersion, as it separates white light into its component colors.