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Scattered light is the light that spreads in one direction by the dust particles and molecules of the gases present in the atmosphere.
Scattered light is the light that spreads in one direction by the dust particles and molecules of the gases present in the atmosphere.
False (B)
The scattering process of light involves a change in temperature.
The scattering process of light involves a change in temperature.
False (B)
Large objects, such as rocks, are the primary cause of scattering in the atmosphere.
Large objects, such as rocks, are the primary cause of scattering in the atmosphere.
False (B)
Scattered light is also known as direct light.
Scattered light is also known as direct light.
Scattering of light occurs due to the presence of dust particles, free water molecules, and the molecules of the gases in the atmosphere.
Scattering of light occurs due to the presence of dust particles, free water molecules, and the molecules of the gases in the atmosphere.
Clouds allow most of the unscattered light to pass through them
Clouds allow most of the unscattered light to pass through them
Clouds absorb most of the sunlight that hits them
Clouds absorb most of the sunlight that hits them
Clouds appear white because they absorb all wavelengths of visible sunlight
Clouds appear white because they absorb all wavelengths of visible sunlight
The scattering of light by cloud droplets is direction-specific
The scattering of light by cloud droplets is direction-specific
Clouds are transparent due to the lack of scattering of light
Clouds are transparent due to the lack of scattering of light
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