Scattering: why is the sky blue? Flashcards
1
Q
What does short wavelength light do more than longer wavelength light?
A
Short wavelength light SCATTERS more more than longer wavelength light.
2
Q
What does out atmosphere do to the blue light from the sun?
A
scatters blue light to make the atmosphere look blue
3
Q
Why are sunsets Red?
A
because nearly all the blue light has been scattered away.