The scattering of a beam of light by colloidal particles is termed as:
[amp_mcq option1=”Thomson effect” option2=”Raman effect” option3=”Tyndall effect” option4=”Compton effect” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2020
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.