Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by

air particles

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solid particles

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colloidal particles

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colloidal particles

The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light as the light beam passes through particles in a colloidal mixture. The individual suspension particles scatter and reflect the light, thus make the beam visible.

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