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Which type of scattering is responsible for the shorter wavelengths of light being scattered more?
Which type of scattering is responsible for the shorter wavelengths of light being scattered more?
What is the effect of atmospheric refraction on the apparent size of the sun?
What is the effect of atmospheric refraction on the apparent size of the sun?
What is the outcome of the combination of Rayleigh and Mie scattering on the color of the sun?
What is the outcome of the combination of Rayleigh and Mie scattering on the color of the sun?
What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through the atmosphere?
What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through the atmosphere?
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What is the effect of atmospheric refraction on the color of the sun?
What is the effect of atmospheric refraction on the color of the sun?
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Study Notes
Scattering of Light
- Rayleigh Scattering: shorter (blue) wavelengths are scattered more than longer (red) wavelengths by the tiny molecules of gases in the atmosphere
- Mie Scattering: longer wavelengths are scattered by the larger particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, water droplets, and pollen
- Combined Effect: the combination of Rayleigh and Mie scattering affects the color of the sun, making it appear yellowish
Atmospheric Refraction
- Bending of Light: the atmosphere bends light, making the sun appear higher in the sky than its actual position
- Angular Diameter: the apparent size of the sun is increased due to atmospheric refraction, making it appear larger than its actual size
- Color Dispersion: atmospheric refraction also affects the color of the sun, causing it to appear more yellow due to the bending of shorter wavelengths (blue and violet) more than longer wavelengths (red and orange)
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Test your knowledge of light scattering and atmospheric refraction. Learn about Rayleigh and Mie scattering, and how they affect the color of the sun. Understand how the atmosphere bends light and affects its apparent size and color.
