Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019785

What time difference is typically observed between the actual and apparent sunset due to atmospheric refraction?

1

1 minute

2

2 minutes

3

3 minutes

4

5 minutes

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. 2 minutes

Solution:

The apparent sunset occurs about 2 minutes after the actual sunset because atmospheric refraction bends the light rays coming from the Sun.

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