(a) Explain the phenomenon of scattering of light. State the factor on which colour of scattered light…
(a) Explain the phenomenon of scattering of light. State the factor on which colour of scattered light depends.
(b) List any two natural phenomenon based on scattering of light.
Solution
(a) Scattering of light is the phenomenon due to which light gets deflected by the atoms or molecules of different atmospheric gases and suspended particles present in atmosphere. Scattering depends upon size of the particles of the medium through which light passes.
(b) Two natural phenomenon based on scattering are (i) Reddish colour of sky during sunrise and sunset, (ii) Blue colour of sky.