Chemistry, asked by Akashrajpal9, 14 days ago

What is it about the ocean that makes it look blue when it reflects the sky?​

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Answered by shyamalaesthete
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The ocean looks blue because red, orange and yellow (long wavelength light) are absorbed more strongly by water than is blue (short wavelength light). So when white light from the sun enters the ocean, it is mostly the blue that gets returned. Same reason the sky is blue."

Answered by MissAttitude27
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The ocean looks blue because red, orange and yellow (long wavelength light) are absorbed more strongly by water than is blue (short wavelength light). So when white light from the sun enters the ocean, it is mostly the blue that gets returned. Same reason the sky is blue

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