Home
Class 10
PHYSICS
In terms of wavelength of light (lamda),...

In terms of wavelength of light `(lamda)`, intensity (I) of scattered light is related as

A

`Iproplamda^(4)`

B

`Ipropu^(2)`

C

`Iprop1/lamda^(2)`

D

`Iprop1/lamda^(4)`

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
To solve the problem of how the intensity (I) of scattered light is related to the wavelength (λ) of light, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Relationship**: The problem states that we need to find how the intensity of scattered light depends on the wavelength. Generally, in scattering phenomena, it is observed that intensity is inversely related to the wavelength. 2. **Graphical Representation**: We can visualize the relationship by plotting a graph with intensity (I) on the y-axis and wavelength (λ) on the x-axis. As per the information given, as the wavelength increases, the intensity decreases. 3. **Identify the Nature of the Relationship**: From the graph, we can see that the intensity decreases as the wavelength increases. This indicates an inverse relationship. Thus, we can express this relationship mathematically as: \[ I \propto \frac{1}{\lambda^n} \] where \(n\) is a constant that we need to determine. 4. **Determine the Power**: Based on the provided transcript, it is indicated that the pattern of the graph suggests that the intensity is proportional to the inverse of the wavelength raised to the power of 4. Therefore, we can write: \[ I \propto \frac{1}{\lambda^4} \] 5. **Final Relation**: To express this in a more formal way, we can write: \[ I = k \cdot \frac{1}{\lambda^4} \] where \(k\) is a constant of proportionality. ### Conclusion: The intensity (I) of scattered light is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the wavelength (λ): \[ I \propto \frac{1}{\lambda^4} \]
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • REFRACTION OF LIGHT

    MCGROW HILL PUBLICATION|Exercise HIGHER ORDER THINKING QUESTIONS|37 Videos
  • REFLECTION OF LIGHT

    MCGROW HILL PUBLICATION|Exercise HIGHER ORDER THINKING QUESTIONS|10 Videos
  • SOURCES OF ENERGY

    MCGROW HILL PUBLICATION|Exercise ELEMENTARY QUESTIONS|82 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

When size of scatterer (x) is very much less than the wavelength (lamda) of light, intensity of scattered light (I_s) varies as :

Assertion : The blue colour of sky is on account of scattering of sun light. Reason : The intensity of scattered light varies inversely as the & fourth power of wavelength of the light.

In a Young's double slit experiment, the separation between the two slits is d and the wavelength of the light is lamda . The intensity of light falling on slit 1 is four times the intensity of light falling on slit 2. Choose the correct choice (s).

The colour of scattered light depends on

(a) What is the essential condition for Rayleigh scattering ? (b) In Rayleigh scattering, how is intensity of scattered light related to wavelength of light ?

If a is the size of scatterer and lamda is the wavelength of light then Rayleigh law of scattering is valid for

Scattering OF Light

Which of the following is/are correct statements? I. The wavelength of red light is greater than the wavelength of green light. II. The wavelength of blue light is smaller than the wavelength of orange light III. The frequency of green light is greater than the frequency of blue light IV. The frequency of violet light is greater than the frequency of blue light

MCGROW HILL PUBLICATION-REFRACTION OF LIGHT-HIGHER ORDER THINKING QUESTIONS
  1. With increase in temperature of the medium, its refractive index

    Text Solution

    |

  2. If d actual thickness of a plate of refractive index mu, then decrease...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. In terms of wavelength of light (lamda), intensity (I) of scattered li...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. The blue colour of sky can be explained on the basis of

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Which of the following physical quantities change during refraction of...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Which of the following figures shows a correct representations of devi...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. A completely transparent material will be invisible in vacuum when its...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. A tank of height 50 m is filled with oil fully. If the bottom of the t...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. The time taken by light to cross a glass slab of thickness 4 mm and re...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Two lenses of power 2.5 D and 1.5 D are joined together. The power of ...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. The focal length of a glass lens in air is f. When immersed in water (...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Focal length of a glass lens in air is 2.5 cm. Its focal length when i...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. A fish 12 cm long is 5 cm under the water level. Its length when viewe...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. A convex lens of focal length x and a concave lens of focal length y a...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Two thin lenses of focal lengths 20cm and 25cm are placed in contact. ...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. A convex lens of focal length f produces a real image m times the size...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. An object is placed at a distance of f//2 from a convex lens. The imag...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. When a thin convex lens is put in contact with a thin concave lens of ...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Sun appears red at sunrise and sunset because red colour is

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Which of the following colours is scattered minimum?

    Text Solution

    |