The phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering is most closely associated with which visible electromagnetic wavelengths?
A) red
B) green
C) blue
D) violet
E) x-rays

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Rayleigh scattering, named after Lord Rayleigh, is the scattering of light by particles much smaller in size than the wavelength of light. This phenomenon is most effective for shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue and violet, which have smaller wavelengths compared to those of red and green. Thus, the correct answer is (C) blue.

The Phenomenon of Rayleigh Scattering Is Most Closely Associated with Which