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During sunrise and sunset, sun appears r...

During sunrise and sunset, sun appears reddish-orange
because

A

the sun is colder at sunrise or at setting times

B

diffraction sends red rays to the earth at these times

C

refraction is responsible for it

D

scattering due to dust particles and air molecules is responsible for it

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