During scattering of light, the amount of scattering is inversely proportional to ________ of wavelength of light.

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Fourth power

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The correct option is B Fourth power
It is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength of light, which means that the shorter wavelengths in visible white light (violet and blue) are scattered stronger than the longer wavelengths toward the red end of the visible spectrum

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Sir,

I am Shaun job of class 10, I have a doubt in physics on the topic of optics,

This is the question Sir

If the Rayleigh scattering holds good, then the intensity of scattering is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength, then when sunlight enters the earth's atmosphere, the violet light should get scattered the most and blue light also gets scattered, but less than violet light, so my question is why doesnt the sky appear violet instead of blue??

Thank you Sir

Shaun

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During scattering of light, the amount of scattering is inversely proportional to ________ of wavelength of light.

The correct option is B Fourth powerIt is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength of light, which means that the shorter wavelengths in visible white light (violet and blue) are scattered stronger than the longer wavelengths toward the red end of the visible spectrum

The correct option is B Fourth power
It is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength of light, which means that the shorter wavelengths in visible white light (violet and blue) are scattered stronger than the longer wavelengths toward the red end of the visible spectrum