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Q: What is the reason for the sun to appear long circular at sunrise and sunset?
  • A. refraction
  • B. reflection
  • C. scattering
  • D. diffusion
Correct Answer: Option A - Due to the refraction of light the sun appears long circular at sunrise and sunset. Application of Refraction (i) Twinkling of stars at night. (ii) The fish lying under the water appears to be above the actual depth. (iii) The rod immersed in fluid looks bent.
A. Due to the refraction of light the sun appears long circular at sunrise and sunset. Application of Refraction (i) Twinkling of stars at night. (ii) The fish lying under the water appears to be above the actual depth. (iii) The rod immersed in fluid looks bent.

Explanations:

Due to the refraction of light the sun appears long circular at sunrise and sunset. Application of Refraction (i) Twinkling of stars at night. (ii) The fish lying under the water appears to be above the actual depth. (iii) The rod immersed in fluid looks bent.