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QWhat is the scattering of sunlight by the atoms or molecules of the gases in the earth’s atmosphere known as?

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  • A Rayleigh scattering ✔ ✖
  • B Mie scattering ✔ ✖
  • C Tyndall scattering ✔ ✖
  • D Raman scattering ✔ ✖
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Answer: A) Rayleigh scattering Explanation: The scattering of sunlight by the atoms or molecules of the gases in the earth’s atmosphere is known as Rayleigh scattering.

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