Short answerEasy1 mark
5(ii)
Two rays PQ and RS are incident on a rectangular glass block as shown in the diagram. Observe the diagram and answer the questions that follow. Which of these two rays will :
scatter more in the atmosphere?
Topic: Scattering and wavelength
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Answer
Exam answer
Ray RS.
Explanation
RS has the lower speed and shorter wavelength, so it scatters more in the atmosphere.
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