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A wave of frequency =3 GHz, strikes a particle of size 1100th of λ, then this phenomenon is called as
PhysicsWave OpticsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 1)
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  • A Diffraction
  • B Scattering
  • C Reflection
  • D Refraction
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The correct answer is: Scattering

Rayleigh scattering applies to particles that are small with respect to wavelengths of light.

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