The scattering of a beam of light by colloidal particles is termed as:

Thomson effect

Raman effect

Tyndall effect

Compton effect

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The scattering of a beam of light by colloidal particles is termed as the Tyndall effect.

The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light as a light beam passes through a colloid. The individual suspension particles scatter and reflect light, making the beam visible. This effect is exhibited by colloids and fine suspensions, but not by true solutions.

The Thomson effect and Compton effect relate to the interaction of radiation (light or X-rays) with electrons and charged particles, respectively, but not specifically the scattering by colloidal particles. The Raman effect involves inelastic scattering of light by molecules, resulting in a change in frequency.

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