In Rayleigh scattering of light, the intensity of the scattered light is proportional to
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In Rayleigh scattering of light, the intensity of the scattered light is proportional to
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Correct answer: A - \(1/\lambda^4\)
In Rayleigh scattering, by particles much smaller than the wavelength, the scattered intensity is proportional to . Shorter (blue) wavelengths are therefore scattered far more strongly than red, which is why the clear sky looks blue.
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