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Give some examples of the Tyndall effect observed in your surroundings?
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Solution
Examples of the Tyndall effect:
- When light rays enter into a dark room through a hole or a small window.
- Sunlight passes through a group of trees in the forest.
- Path of light rays seen in front of the projector in a cinema hall.
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