2 pts
Rayleigh scattering primarily affects…
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○ a.
Shorter wavelengths (why the sky is blue)
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○ b.
Longer wavelengths (why the sky is red)
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○ c.
All wavelengths equally
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○ d.
Only thermal IR
Reveal answer
Correct:
Shorter wavelengths (why the sky is blue)
Model answer
- Particles ≪ λ (air molecules); 1/λ⁴ dependence.