The sky would appear red instead of blue if - Vidyadip

MCQ

The sky would appear red instead of blue if

A
Atmospheric particles scatter blue light more than red light
B
Atmospheric particles scatter all colours equally
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Atmospheric particles scatter red light more than the blue light
D
The sun was much hotter

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Atmospheric particles scatter red light more than the blue light

c
The sky would appear red instead of blue, if atmospheric particles scatter red light more than blue light.

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