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2013 · Q136
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Wave Optics question

2013 · Q136

NEETPhysicsWave OpticsMCQ+4 / −1
The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to
  1. A
    the scattering of light
  2. B
    the polarisation of light
  3. C
    the colour of the sun
  4. D
    the colour of the sky
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Correct answer: A

The reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due to the scattering of light.

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