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Selective Scattering

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Scattering which varies with the wavelengths of radiation incident upon the scattering particles. </dd>
In general, the largest and most complex degree of selectivity is found for wavelengths nearly equal to the diameter of the scattering particles. </dd>

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use