Which colour is scattered most?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which color of light is scattered the most. This refers to the phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering, which explains why the sky appears blue, as shorter wavelengths of light (blue) are scattered more than longer wavelengths (red).

More Information

Blue light is scattered more than other colors due to its shorter and smaller wave nature, which causes molecules in the air to scatter it more effectively. This phenomenon explains why the sky generally appears blue.

Tips

A common mistake is thinking that red light scatters more, due to its visibility at sunrise and sunset. However, it is less scattered due to its longer wavelength.

Sources

• Why is the sky blue? - Space Place - spaceplace.nasa.gov
• Which colour of light is scattered the (maximum) in the atmosphere - Toppr - toppr.com
• In which colour is the scattering of light maximum? - Quora - quora.com