![]() Basically, we can say that a ray of light is deflected from its straight path due to some irregularities present in the medium, particles, or due to the interference between the two media. These particles collide with the sun rays falling and while absorbing some light making them scatter/ deflect in different directions besides its incident direction. This process of scattering of light can also be shown with the help of an example of light rays falling from the sun, as when the rays of the sun enter the earth’s atmosphere there are various small particles present in the air. ![]() The loss of energy in a light beam after scattering can be calculated by the strength of scattering, its value depends on the wavelength of the light and the size of the particle which causes scattering. This phenomenon of, light striking the particles present in the air and after absorbing some light it radiates it in different directions except its incident direction, is called as “Scattering of light”. When a parallel beam of light passes through any particle present in air or gas the particles present in the air scatter the light beam in all directions besides its incident direction. Scattering of light is different from reflection, as in reflection the radiation is deflected in one direction while in scattering every object or particle can scatter light and illuminates them in all directions. The scattering of light is an important part of our daily life, although we didn’t realize its importance.
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