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Q. The sky appears blue because

  • (A) All colours interfere to produce blue
  • (B) In white light, the blue component dominates
  • (C) The atmosphere scatters blue colour more than the others
  • (D) It is actually blue
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
Gases and particles in Earth's atmosphere scatter sunlight in all directions. Blue light is scattered more than other colors because it travels as shorter, smaller waves. This is why we see a blue sky most of the time.

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