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    Question

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as

    Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Rayleigh scattering cause the sky to appear blue. Reason R: As most of the Rayleigh scatterers have size
    A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is true but R is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is false but R is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Rayleigh scattering is a phenomenon that occurs when the size of scatterers (particles or molecules) in the atmosphere is much smaller than the wavelength of the incident light.

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