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Refraction and Rayleigh scattering

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flano | 16:42 Tue 14th Jun 2005 | How it Works
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Is there a link between these two phenomena?

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Rayleigh scattering refers to the scattering of light off of the molecules of the air.

Refraction is where light is bent as it passes from one medium to another like air to water.

Diffraction is the apparent bending and spreading of waves when they meet an obstruction

Are you sure you meant refraction and not diffraction?

Light is diffracted by atmospheric particles in Rayleigh scattering

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