Why is the Sky Blue? - Atmospheric Colors

The video explains why the sky is blue by discussing the nature of light from the sun, which is white light composed of various colors. When white light passes through a prism, it splits into a spectrum of colors, each with different wavelengths. Red light has the longest wavelength, while violet has the shortest. Blue light's wavelength is such that it gets scattered by the gases in Earth's atmosphere, a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering, making the sky appear blue.

What is white light and what does it consist of?

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Explain how a glass prism affects white light.

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Describe the relationship between wavelength and color in the light spectrum.

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Why does blue light get scattered more than other colors in the atmosphere?

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What is Rayleigh scattering and how does it relate to the color of the sky?

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