Question

21. Which of the following statements is not true for scattering of light? (a) Colour of the scattered light depends on the size of particles of the atmosphere. (b) Red light is least scattered in the atmosphere. (C) Scattering of light takes place as various colours of white light travel with different speed in air. (d) The fine particles in the atmospheric air scatter the blue light more strongly than red. So the scattered blue light enters our eyes.​

Answer 1

Here is the incorrect statement.

(c) Scattering of light takes place as various colors of white light travel at different speeds in air. Incorrect

How does light scatter in the atmosphere?

• This is because when light rays travel through the atmosphere they come into contact with dust particles.
• When a light ray collides with dust particles, it changes its path.
• The scattering of light in the atmosphere is due to the rayleigh effect.

Based on the above information the incorrect statement is Option (c).

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