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Mark the correct answer in the following questions. We can see the Sun even when it is little below the horizon because of A. Reflection of light B. Refraction of light C. Dispersion of light D. Absorption of light

Question 5.

Mark the correct answer in the following questions.

We can see the Sun even when it is little below the horizon because of
A. Reflection of light

B. Refraction of light

C. Dispersion of light

D. Absorption of light



Answer:

During sunrise when sun is little below horizon the light rays move through different refractive indices of air and get bends towards the normal undergoing refraction so we see the apparent position of the sun S’. Thus even though the sun is below the horizon we can see the sunrise.