Part of the light passing through the air is scattered in all directions by the molecules comprising the atmosphere. The wavelengths of visible light are larger than molecular sizes, and the scattering is strongest for wavelengths of light closest to sizes of molecules. (a) Which of the main colors of light is scattered the most? (b) Explain why this would give the sky its familiar background color at midday.

Part of the light passing through the air is scattered in all directions by the molecules comprising the atmosphere. The wavelengths of visible light are larger than molecular sizes, and the scattering is strongest for wavelengths of light closest to sizes of molecules. (a) Which of the main colors of light is scattered the most? (b) Explain why this would give the sky its familiar background color at midday.

Astronomy

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168284

Author:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Publisher:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Chapter5: Radiation And Spectra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 32E: Go outside on a clear night, wait 15 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark, and look carefully...

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