Q. Check the correct statements on scattering of light S1 : Rayleigh scattering is responsible for the bluish appearance of sky S2 : Rayleigh scattering is proportional to $1/\lambda^{4}$ when the size of the scatter is much less than $\lambda$ S3 : Clouds having droplets of water (large scattering objects) scatter all wavelengths are almost equal and so are generally white S4 : The sun looks reddish at sunset and sunrise due to Rayleigh scattering
A) S1 only
B) S1 and S2
C) S2 and S3
D) S1, S2, S3 and S4
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: S1, S2, S3 and S4.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.