Question

Choose the correct answer: The reddish hue of the sun at sunset is due to the fact that
a) sunlight is polarized horizontally when scattered by molecules of the atmosphere.
b) light of short wavelength is scattered more effectively by the atmosphere than light of
long wavelength.
c) light of short wavelength is scattered less effectively than light of long wavelength.
d) sunlight is polarized vertically when scattered by molecules of the atmosphere.

Answer 1

Answer: b) light of short wavelength is scattered more effectively by the atmosphere than light of long wavelength.