2006-07-21 22:15:53 · 6 answers · asked by Hazer the Rebel 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Rayleigh scattering.
Can also be explained as a quantum phenomenon. Electrons in atmospheric gases are excited by photons from the sun but this is only possible by the specific energy of a blue photon. So electrons accept blue photons, become excited (a very unstable state lasting about 10 power -8 sec) and then lose the energy as another blue photon. The blue photons are emitted in random directions so the sky looks blue from all places (including space).
This is based on quantum theory so 'proof' as such is not applicable.
2006-07-21 22:29:58 · answer #1 · answered by hippoterry2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way the ocean is not blue but reflects the hue of the sky.
Boaz.
2006-07-21 22:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by Boaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations, on the 4th try, you finally spelled his name right.
But, there still isn't any word "relexed"
2006-07-22 02:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is actually indigo but our eyes are sensitive to color blue that why the air particles are blue.
2006-07-21 22:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by cute_si_jimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-21 22:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by susanradford18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
huh
2006-07-21 22:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋