MCQ- 28 ICSE Physics class 10 ch-2 Light

Quiz on Scattering of Light

1. Why is the sky blue during the daytime?

Large particles scatter blue light the most.
Small particles scatter blue light more than red.
Blue light travels the fastest.
The sun emits more blue light.

Correct Answer: Small particles scatter blue light more than red.

2. Why does the sun appear reddish during sunrise and sunset?

Blue light gets scattered away, leaving red light.
The sun cools down during sunset.
Red light travels slower during sunset.
The atmosphere absorbs red light.

Correct Answer: Blue light gets scattered away, leaving red light.

3. Which type of particles scatter shorter wavelengths of light more?

Small particles like air molecules.
Large dust particles.
Water droplets.
Glass particles.

Correct Answer: Small particles like air molecules.

4. Which color of light is scattered the least in the atmosphere?

Blue
Violet
Green
Red

Correct Answer: Red

5. What phenomenon makes the sky appear white on a hazy day?

Scattering by large particles.
Absorption of blue light.
Reflection of sunlight.
Refraction of sunlight.

Correct Answer: Scattering by large particles.