Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Tyndall effect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Tyndall effect?
A. It occurs due to scattering of light by colloidal particles.
B. It requires the particle size to be larger than the wavelength of light.
C. It is independent of the wavelength of light used.
D. It is shown by true solutions.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Tyndall effect is the scattering of a beam of light by a medium containing small suspended particles (like colloids). The particle size must be comparable to or smaller than the wavelength of light. True solutions do not show this effect because their particles are too small to scatter light effectively.

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