Why sky is blue in color? – InterviewSolution

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1.	Why sky is blue in color?
Answer» Blue has a shorter wavelength than red and is scattered much more strongly than any other color. Violet scatters more than that of blue, but our eyes are more sensitive to blue than violet. Therefore sky appears blue.

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