Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040341

What phenomenon leads to the flattening of the sun's disc at sunrise and sunset?

1

Atmospheric scattering

2

Atmospheric reflection

3

Atmospheric refraction

4

Planetary motion

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Atmospheric refraction

Solution:

The flattening of the sun's disc at sunrise and sunset is due to atmospheric refraction, which causes the sun's light rays to bend as they pass through varying densities of air.

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