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Question
Why is the colour of the clear sky blue?
Solution
When sunlight passes through the atmosphere, the fine particles in air scatter the blue colour (shorter wavelengths) more strongly than red. The maximum scattered blue light enters our eyes. Hence, the colour of sky appears blue.
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