Scattering: why is the sky blue? Flashcards

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What does short wavelength light do more than longer wavelength light?

A

Short wavelength light SCATTERS more more than longer wavelength light.

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What does out atmosphere do to the blue light from the sun?

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scatters blue light to make the atmosphere look blue

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Why are sunsets Red?

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because nearly all the blue light has been scattered away.

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