MHT CET Physics question

The shape of sun is oval like when it is at horizon. It is due to

(A)more refraction of light rays through atmosphere from lower edge of sun than from its upper edgeCorrect
(B)dispersion of light
(C)diffraction of light
(D)interference of light

Answer: (A)

Solution

Rays from the lower edge pass through denser, lower air layers and are raised more than those from the upper edge,

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