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The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to

The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to

Options

(a) the colour of the sky
(b) the scattering of light
(c) the polarisation of light
(d) the colour of the sun

Correct Answer:

the scattering of light

Explanation:

It is due to scattering of light. Scattering ∞ 1/λ⁴. Hence the light reaches us is rich in red.

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