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Homework Statement
Silly question, I know. I suspect it's because of a wider reflecting angle due to the diameter, but I'm not quite sure.
Large particles scatter more light because they have a larger surface area for light to interact with. This results in more light being reflected in different directions, causing the scattering effect.
The size of a particle directly affects its ability to scatter light. Larger particles have a greater surface area, which means more light can be reflected and scattered in different directions.
The relationship between particle size and scattering of light is that as the particle size increases, the amount of light scattered also increases. This is because larger particles have a greater surface area for light to interact with and reflect in different directions.
Yes, the composition of a particle can affect its scattering of light. For example, particles with rough surfaces or high refractive indices tend to scatter more light than smooth and low refractive index particles.
The wavelength of light also plays a role in particle scattering. Shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue and violet, are scattered more by small particles, while longer wavelengths like red and orange are scattered more by larger particles.