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I prop (1)/(lambda^(4)) where I is the i...

`I prop (1)/(lambda^(4))` where I is the intensity of light and `lambda` its wavelength.
a. Which law does the above expression represent ?
b. Give the law statement form.
c. What conclusion do you draw from this ?

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Rayleigh.s scattering law.
b. Intensity of scattered light is inversely proportional to the fourth power of wavelength .
c. Shortere the wavelength larger the scattering intensity.
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