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The danger signals are generally red as red light

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The danger signals are generally red as red light
  1. is least bright
  2. undergoes least scattering
  3. has lowest velocity
  4. gives comfort to eyes

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - undergoes least scattering
Scattering intensity varies as 1/λ41/\lambda^4, so red light (longest visible wavelength) is scattered least and penetrates fog/dust to be seen from far away.

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