Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040378
What determines the color of light that is scattered in a medium?
1
Density of the medium
2
Size of the scattering particles
3
Angle of incidence
4
Distance of the light source
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Size of the scattering particles
Solution:
The color of scattered light in a medium is primarily determined by the size of the scattering particles. Smaller particles scatter shorter wavelengths more effectively, resulting in blue light being scattered by air particles.
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