SATHEE: Ray Optics And Optical Instruments Ques 11

Ray Optics And Optical Instruments Ques 11

11. The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to

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(a) the colour of the sky

(b) the scattering of light

(c) the polarisation of light

(d) the colour of the sun

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 11.(b)

Solution:

(b) It is due to scattering of light.

Scattering $\propto \frac{1}{\lambda^{4}}$. Hence the light reaches us is rich in red.

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Ray Optics And Optical Instruments

Ray Optics And Optical Instruments Ques 11

11. The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to

Answer:

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