Sky appears blue due to which scientific phenomenon?
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Interference of light.
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Dispersion of light.
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Refraction of light.
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Scattering of light.
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Correct answer
Explanation
The sky appears blue due to Rayleigh scattering - shorter blue wavelengths scatter more than longer red wavelengths when sunlight hits atmospheric molecules. This scattered blue light reaches our eyes from all directions.