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Q: Consider the following statements: (A) The particles in clouds are larger than the wavelength of different colours in white light coming from the sun. (B) All colours of white light are scattered by approximately the same amount. Which of the above statements help(s) us to understand the white colour of clouds during sunshine?
  • A. Only (B)
  • B. Only (A)
  • C. Both (A) and (B)
  • D. Neither (A) nor (B)
Correct Answer: Option C - The white colour of clouds during sunshine can be understood as the particles in clouds are larger than the wavelength of different colours in white light coming from the sun and all colours of white light are scattered by approximately the same amount.
C. The white colour of clouds during sunshine can be understood as the particles in clouds are larger than the wavelength of different colours in white light coming from the sun and all colours of white light are scattered by approximately the same amount.

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The white colour of clouds during sunshine can be understood as the particles in clouds are larger than the wavelength of different colours in white light coming from the sun and all colours of white light are scattered by approximately the same amount.