J & K CET Engineering J and K - CET Engineering Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    The phenomenon observed when a beam of light is passed through a colloidal solution, is

    A) cataphoresis

    B) delectrophoresis

    C) coagulation

    D) Tyndall effect

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    On passing a beam of light through a colloidal solution, the colloidal particles absorb light energy and then emit it in all the possible directions.  This phenomenon is called scattering of light or Tyndal effect. Note: Tyndall effect is not observed in true solutions.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner