Why does the sky appear blue to human observers during daytime?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Because all wavelengths are scattered equally in the atmosphere
2. (B) Because blue light is absorbed and re-emitted by atmospheric particles
3. (C) Because red light is scattered more than blue light due to its longer wavelength
4. (D) Because blue light is scattered more than red light due to its shorter wavelength

Verified Answer

Option (D): Because blue light is scattered more than red light due to its shorter wavelength

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