The streaming of light beams coming from the Sun through trees is said to have suggested that light travels in straight line. The particles on the path of light beams are visible to us because
- A. dust particles in the air reflect light into our eyes
- B. dust particles in the air scatter light into our eyes ✓
- C. dust particles in the air refract light into our eyes
- D. dust particles in the air polarize light into our eyes
Correct Answer: B. dust particles in the air scatter light into our eyes
Explanation
Dust particles in the air scatter the light (Tyndall effect), making the path of the light beam visible to us.
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