A scientist wants to demonstrate why the sky appears blue during the day and reddish at sunset, using a glass tank of water, a torch and a small quantity of milk. Which of the following setups will best demonstrate the scattering of light similar to the scattering of light observed in the atmosphere?

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

Options

1. (A) Shining the torch through clear water and observing the transmitted light from the opposite side
2. (B) Adding a large quantity of milk to the water and shining the torch from above through the mixture
3. (C) Shining the torch from above onto clear water and observing the illuminated region
4. (D) Adding a small quantity of milk to the water and shining the torch through the tank from the side to observe the scattered light

Verified Answer

Option (D): Adding a small quantity of milk to the water and shining the torch through the tank from the side to observe the scattered light

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