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Explain the scattering of light with an example. |
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Answer» Solution :Scattering of light is the process due to which light gets deflected and diffused all over as a result of its interplay with tiny matter PARTICLES like air/gas molecules etc. For scattering particles of EXTREMELY SMALL size the amount of scattering is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength of light. At sunset or sunrise, the Sun.s rays have to pass through a larger distance in the atmosphere and so most of the blue and other shorter wavelengths are removed by scattering. The least scattered light reaching our EYES is predominantly of red colour. Due to this, the Sun at sunset or sunrise appears to be REDDISH. |
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