Which of the following best describes how an optical smoke detector detects the presence of smoke?

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Which of the following best describes how an optical smoke detector detects the presence of smoke?

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It measures heat emitted by smoke particles

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It senses light that is scattered by particles suspended in the air

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It senses fluctuations in ambient light intensity due to smoke shadows

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It detects specific gases by their spectral signature

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