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Why red signals are used an danger sign? Explain.
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Answer
Because red light is scattered the least by air molecules. The effect of scattering is inversely related to the fourth power of the wavelingth of a colour. Red colour has the highest wavelength, so it is able to trave the longest distance through fog, rain and the alike.
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