Which of the following phenomena contributes significantly to the reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise or sunset?
ADispersion of light
BTotal internal reflection of light
CScattering of light
DReflection of light from the earth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Scattering of light
This Human Eye and Colourful World item tests a core Physics concept.
Correct answer: Scattering of light.
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