PHYSICS 10 SCIENCE · 2026–27 · Q1 · 12 MCQs · 12 marks · p. ii

Printed textbook model paper

The sky appears blue during the day due to:

دن کو آسمان نیلا نظر آنے کا سبب ہے:

  1. (a)

    reflection of light

    روشنی کا انعکاس

  2. (b)

    scattering of shorter wavelengths

    چھوٹی طول موجوں کا زیادہ بکھراؤ

  3. (c)

    absorption of blue light

    نیلی روشنی کا انجذاب

  4. (d)

    refraction of light

    روشنی کا انکسار

Solution & explanation

Correct choice(s): (b)

Stronger scattering of shorter visible wavelengths by air molecules, with the solar spectrum and human vision contributing to the blue appearance.

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