Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019776
What happens to the apparent position of a star when observed near the horizon?
1
It appears lower than its actual position
2
It disappears completely
3
It appears higher than its actual position
4
It stays in the same position
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. It appears higher than its actual position
Solution:
When viewed near the horizon, the atmospheric refraction bends starlight towards the normal, making the star appear higher than its actual position.
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