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Which phenomenon causes the blue appearance of smoke from a cigarette or mist in sunlight?
A. Rayleigh scattering
B. Mie scattering✓ Correct Answer
C. Raman effect
D. Total internal reflection
💡 Solution & Explanation
Mie scattering takes place when atmospheric scattering particles have a diameter comparable to or larger than the wavelength of incident light, explaining white or bluish smoke and mist. Rayleigh scattering occurs when particles are much smaller than the light wavelength, accounting for the blue color of the clear sky.
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