Scattering of light
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Scattering of light: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as scattering of light by suspended particles, colour of sky in daytime, atmospheric scattering of light, etc.
Important Questions on Scattering of light
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Explain the scattering of light and atmospheric scattering with examples.
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What is atmospheric scattering of light.
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The sky appears black when seen from the moon (or outer space) because _____ of light is not prominent at such height due to the absence of particles.
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Violet has the smallest wavelength, but colour of sky is blue. Why?
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How many colours are present in the white light?
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The sky looks blue on a clear, sunny day because of scattering of blue component of the white sunlight by _____ present in the atmosphere.
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Suppose blue light is made to fall on a prism. In how many colours will it split?
