Multiply the following numbers, using scientific notation and the correct amount of significant digits. 1.003 m⋅3.09 =

Explanation:

In this question, we have to write the product of two numbers using scientific notation and the correct amount of significant digits.

First number, n₁ = 1.003

Second number, n₂ = 3.09

The product of above numbers is given by P as :

P = n₁ × n₂

P = 1.003 × 3.09

P = 3.09927

Here, the 4th significant figure is 9. It is greater than 5 so it will added to the previous digit.

or

P = 3.1

Scientific figures are written in the form as :

Where

a = any real number

b = integer

Hence, this is the required solution.

scattering of light by tiny particles in air to produce the colors we see on sky, is dependent on the following factors:

(i) wavelength of light

(ii) size of the scattering particle  

(iii) distance traveled by light through the atmosphere.

according to rayleigh's law of scattering, the amount of scattering is inversely proportional to the fourth power of its wavelength. shorter the wavelength, greater is its scattering. hence violet/blue light is scattered more than red.

sun's light is a composite light ( visible light) with wavelengths in the range 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red). as sunlight passes through our atmosphere, the molecules of air scatter light according to their wavelengths. during sunrise and sunset, the sun's position is below the horizon. hence light from the sun travels a greater distance in the atmosphere when compared to its position a noon.

as sunlight enters the earth's atmosphere, blue light is scattered away and at the end of its journey in the sky, only red and orange wavelengths remain in the beam.

hence at sunrise and sunset, the sky appears reddish orange.