Question

What is the difference between Dispersion and Scattering of Light?

Answer 1

Difference between Dispersion and Scattering of Light:

Dispersion	Scattering
1.It is the splitting of white light into its constituent colours.	Light scattering is defined as the deviation of light rays from their straight trajectory.
2.White light is made up of several constituents with varying wavelengths (it contains light of different colours).	As light travels through the atmosphere, it follows a straight path until it encounters obstructions such as gas molecules and dust particles.
3.A white light beam passes through a medium, which splits the white light into different components.	Scattering is the process by which light is deflected by tiny particles in the medium through which it travels.