Definition of Rayleigh Scattering

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Rayleigh Scattering

The term 'Rayleigh Scattering' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Changes in directions of electromagnetic energy by particles whose diameters are 1/16 wavelength or less. This type of scattering is responsible for the sky being blue'.

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