Deviation of light as it passes through the atmosphere due to variation in air density is called

atmospheric scattering

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atmospheric refraction

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atmospheric dispersion

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atmospheric reflection

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The correct option is B
atmospheric refraction

Deviation of light as it passes through the atmosphere due to variation in air density is called atmospheric refraction.

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(a) dispersion of light by water droplets
(b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices
(c) scattering of light by dust particles
(d) internal reflection of light by clouds

Q. The twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric :
(a) reflection of light (b) dispersion of light
(c) interference of light (d) refraction of light

Q. We know that light refracts (or bends) when it goes from one medium to another. Now, the atmosphere contains only air. The how does light get refracted on passing through only air in the atmosphere ?

Q. Due to refraction of light in atmosphere:

Write short notes on:

(1) Refraction observed in the atmosphere.

(2) Dispersion of light.

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Deviation of light as it passes through the atmosphere due to variation in air density is called

The correct option is B atmospheric refraction Deviation of light as it passes through the atmosphere due to variation in air density is called atmospheric refraction.

The correct option is B
atmospheric refraction

Deviation of light as it passes through the atmosphere due to variation in air density is called atmospheric refraction.