Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019775
How does atmospheric refraction affect the sunrise and sunset?
1
It changes the color of the Sun
2
It delays the sunset and advances the sunrise
3
It causes the Sun to disappear faster
4
It makes the Sun rounder
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. It delays the sunset and advances the sunrise
Solution:
Atmospheric refraction causes the Sun to be visible about 2 minutes before actual sunrise and after actual sunset by bending light rays as they enter Earth's atmosphere.
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