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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