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The above diagram shows the arrangement for observing scattering of light in colloidal solution, why does the beaker appear blue?


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because of scattering of blue light only

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because of scattering of red light

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because no scattering happens

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A

because of scattering of blue light only


The colloidal particles (sulphur) scatter the blue light most. Since it has a shorter wavelength, thus only blue light fall on our eyes so the container looks blue.


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