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Given that the amplitude A of scattered light is : (i) Directly proportional to the amplitude (A₀) of incident light. (ii) Directly proportional to the volume (V) of the scattering particle (iii) Inversely proportional to the distance (r) from the scattered particle (iv) Depend upon the wavelength ( λ ) of the scattered light. then:

Options

A

A ∝ 1/λ

B

A ∝ 1/λ²

C

A ∝ 1/λ³

D

A ∝ 1/λ⁴

Correct Answer :

A ∝ 1/λ²

Solution :

The correct option is A ∝ 1/λ².

We can determine the dependence of the scattered amplitude on the wavelength using dimensional analysis.

Let the relation for the amplitude of the scattered light A be represented as:
A=kA0aVbrcλd
where k is a dimensionless constant of proportionality.

From the given conditions:
1. A is directly proportional to the incident amplitude A0, which means a=1.
2. A is directly proportional to the volume V of the scattering particle, which means b=1.
3. A is inversely proportional to the distance r, which means c=-1.

Substituting these values of a, b, and c into our equation, we get:
A=kA0Vλdr

Now, let us determine the dimensions of each variable involved:
- The amplitude of the scattered light [A]=L (unit of length)
- The amplitude of the incident light [A0]=L (unit of length)
- The volume of the scattering particle [V]=L3
- The distance from the scattering particle [r]=L (unit of length)
- The wavelength of light [λ]=L (unit of length)

Substituting these dimensions into the proportionality equation:
[L]=[L]·[L3]·[Ld][L]

Simplifying the right-hand side of the equation:
L1=L3+d

Equating the exponents of L on both sides:
1=3+d
d=1-3
d=-2

Therefore, the dependency of amplitude on the wavelength λ is:
Aλ-2
which can be written as:
A1λ2

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