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Question
The setting Sun often looks oval because of __________?
A
The fact that sun really becomes oval in the evening
B
Refraction of rays of sun passing through the atmosphere
✓ Official correct answer
C
Optical Illusion
D
Dispersion
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A
The fact that sun really becomes oval in the evening
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B
Refraction of rays of sun passing through the atmosphere
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C
Optical Illusion
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D
Dispersion
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Explanation
Atmospheric refraction flattens the solar disk.
So the correct answer is Refraction of rays of sun passing through the atmosphere.
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