MHT CET Physics question

Physics Ray Optics and Optical Instruments MHT CET

The sun becomes visible before the actual sunrise and remains visible even after the actual sunset. This makes the day a bit longer; It is because of

(A)scattering of light
(B)diffraction of light
(C)refraction of lightCorrect
(D)dispersion of light

Answer: (C)

Solution

Atmospheric refraction bends sunlight so the sun appears above the horizon while it is geometrically below

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