Question

Read a biography of Sir C. V. Raman and find out about the discoveries he made.

Answer 1

Sir C. V. Raman was a great Indian physicist who made important discoveries about light and sound.

1. He discovered the Raman Effect, which explains how light changes when it passes through a transparent substance.
2. He studied the scattering of light and helped explain the colours seen in natural phenomena.
3. He also carried out research on sound and the vibrations of musical instruments.
4. His discoveries helped scientists to study the structure and properties of different substances.