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The Sun appears red at sunrise and sunset but white at noon because:
A
Of refraction
B
It is cooler at sunrise and at sunset
C
Of diffraction leading to red end of the spectrum reaching the earth.
D
Of Scattering of light due to dust particles and air molecules.
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A
Of refraction
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B
It is cooler at sunrise and at sunset
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C
Of diffraction leading to red end of the spectrum reaching the earth.
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D
Of Scattering of light due to dust particles and air molecules.
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Explanation
Longer path length at sunrise/sunset increases scattering of shorter wavelengths.
So the correct answer is Of Scattering of light due to dust particles and air molecules..
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