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The process of re-emission of absorbed light in all directions with different intensities by the atom or molecule is called ____________.

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Scattering of light

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Dispersion of light

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Reflection of light

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Refraction of light

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The correct option is A Scattering of light
$S c a t t e r i n g$ is the process of absorbed light in all possible directions with different intensities and frequency by an atom or a molecule.

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