The colour of light that is scattered depends on what?

Size of the scattering particle

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Colour of the scattering particle

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Shape of the scattering particle

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Both (a) and (c)

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Solution

The correct option is A
Size of the scattering particle

The Tyndall effect, also known as Tyndall scattering, is light scattering by particles in a colloid. The wavelength of light scattered should be nearly equal to the size of the particle.

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The colour of scattered light depends upon the size of the scattering particles.

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