Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Tyndall effect?

Options:

Scattering of light is responsible

Scattering of light makes the particles visible

It can be observed when fine beam of sunlight enters a smoke-filled room through a small hole

All of these

Correct Answer:

All of these

Explanation:

The phenomenon of scattering of light by the colloidal particles gives rise to Tyndall effect.

This phenomenon is seen when a fine beam of sunlight enters a smoke-filled room through a small hole. Thus, scattering of light makes the particles visible.

Tyndall effect can also be observed when sunlight passes through a canopy of a dense forest. Here, tiny water droplets in the mist scatter light.