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Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary EducationSSLC (English Medium) Class 10

Scattering of Light

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  • Definition: Scattering of Light
  • Key Points: Scattering of Light
CISCE: Class 10

Definition: Scattering of Light

Scattering is the process of absorption and then re-emission of light energy by the dust particles and air molecules present in the atmosphere.

CBSE: Class 10
CISCE: Class 10

key Points: Scattering of Light

  • Shorter wavelengths (violet and blue) are scattered more than longer wavelengths (red).
  • The intensity of scattering follows Rayleigh’s law:
  • Very small particles (smaller than the wavelength of light) scatter light more effectively than larger particles.
  • The sky appears blue because blue light is scattered more due to its shorter wavelength.
  • Red light scatters least, causing red/orange sunsets and making sunlight near Earth richer in red light.
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