2006-09-14 12:06:16 · 5 answers · asked by Cutecici 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
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 12:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sky is not really blue. All other light is absorbed, and the blue waves are reflected back to your eyes because of the angle of the sun to the earth's horizon.
2006-09-14 12:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by tlf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sky is not blue...it is dark....
it is due to raman's effect.... who first studied the scattering of light and won nobel prize
2006-09-14 13:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by m s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like a vanilla magenta
2006-09-14 12:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, yes
2006-09-14 12:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by star sailor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋