What causes the bluish-white appearance of sunlight in the atmosphere?
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The video explains how small particles in the atmosphere scatter light, causing blue light to scatter more than red. This scattering results in the sky appearing bluish-white, while the remaining sunlight takes on a yellowish hue.
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Explain the relationship between particle size in the atmosphere and light scattering.
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How does the scattering of light differ between blue and red wavelengths?
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What happens to the remaining sunlight after scattering occurs?
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Why is the sunlight described as slightly yellowish after scattering?
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