What is scattering of light ? How is scattering of light different from reflection of light? Explain.

* The phenomenon of spreading light in different directions on interaction with particles of the medium. (1 Mark)
* Light bounces back in a fixed direction after reflection while in scattering of light, it spreads in different directions. /Reflection of light is independent of the size of reflecting particles whereas the colour of the scattered light depends upon the size of scattering particles (2 Marks)