When driving on a foggy night, it is often difficult to see the road when the high beam lights are on. Which of the following processes explains why this happens?

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Fog is composed of small water droplets, and when light from the high beam headlights hits these droplets, it scatters in all different directions, making it difficult to see the road. This is called scattering of light by the fog.

When Driving on a Foggy Night, It Is Often Difficult