Multiple choice

What does the term scatter mean in regards to light?

  1. Laser beam has ability to reflect off of a shiny surface

  2. is the rate of energy being delivered

  3. It is the timing of light energy

  4. Deeper light transmits in the skin, more scatter is possible
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Explanation

In laser-tissue interaction, scatter refers to the redirection of light as it travels through tissue. As light penetrates deeper, it encounters more structures, increasing the probability of scattering.

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