what is the 'Tyndall Effect' and how does it affect everyday life?

Subject: what is the 'Tyndall Effect' and how does it affect everyday life?

Date: Sat Nov 14 21:50:44 1998
Posted by David Gilbert
Grade level: 10-12
School: Burton Academy
City: Arlington State/Province: TX
Country: U.S.A.
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 911101844.Ch

Message:


I'm wondering how the "Tyndall Effect" makes light from a car's 
headlights yellow when the light is white if there is fog in the air.

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