Why is the sky blue?

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Why is the sky blue?

2006-09-14 06:01:49 · 2 answers · asked by psiboy13 2 in Environment

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Rayleigh scattering (named after Lord Rayleigh) is the scattering of light, or other electromagnetic radiation, by particles much smaller than the wavelength of the light. It occurs when light travels in transparent solids and liquids, but is most prominently seen in gases. Rayleigh scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere is the main reason light from the sky is blue.

2006-09-14 13:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2006-09-14 13:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by astrokid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋