Define Tyndall effect. - Vidyadip

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Define Tyndall effect.

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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.
As with Rayleigh scattering, blue light is scattered more strongly than red light by the Tyndall effect.

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