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Assertion : Sun looks reddish at sunris...

Assertion : Sun looks reddish at sunrise and sunset.
Reason : Sun rays have to pass through larger distance in atmosphere.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
A
At sunset and sunrise, the sun rays have to pass through a larger distance in the atmosphere. Most of the blue and other shorter wavelengths are removed by scattering. The least scattered light reaches our eyes, therefore the sun looks reddish.
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