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Assertion `:` The setting sun apears to be red.
Reason `:` Scattering of light is directly proportional to the wavelength .

A

If both the assertion and reason are true and reason explains the assertion.

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but reason does not explain the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
C
The sun and its surroundings appear red during sunset or sunrise because of scattered light is inversely proportional to the fourth power fo wavelength of light, `i.e., Iprop(1)/(lambda^(4))`
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