In fog photographs of the object taken with infrared radiation

IR radiation has a lesser wavelength than visible radiation

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Scattering of IR light is more than visible light

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The intensity of IR light from the object is less

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Scattering of IR light is less than visible light

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Solution

The correct option is D
Scattering of IR light is less than visible light

Explanation:
Visible light is dispersed more during fog, whereas infrared radiation is scattered less due to its long wavelength. Therefore, photos of objects taken with infrared radiation are clearer.
Hence, the correct option is (D).

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(i) Infrared radiations are used for photography in fog.

(ii) Infrared radiations are used for signals during the war.

(iii) The photographic darkrooms are provided with the infrared lamps.

(iv) A rock salt prism is used instead of a glass prism to obtain the infrared spectrum.

(v) A quartz prism is required for obtaining the spectrum of the ultraviolet light.

(vi) Ultraviolet bulbs have a quartz envelope instead of glass.

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