Consider the following statements 1 Red light used in traffic signals because it has longest wa...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Red light used in traffic signals because it has longest wavelength.

2. Light of longest wavelength is scattered much more than the light of shorter wavelength.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

Red is the color on the visible electromagnetic spectrum that has the longest wavelength, so it can be seen from a greater distance than other colors. The color yellow was used to caution drivers because it has a slightly shorter wavelength than red, but not as short as green. Light of short wavelength is scattered much more than the light of long wavelength.