What phenomenon allows the path of a beam of light in a colloidal solution to become visible?

Refraction

Tyndall effect

Dispersion

Interference

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B. Tyndall effect

The Tyndall effect explains why the path of a beam of light becomes visible in a colloidal solution, due to scattering of light by larger particles.

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