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Why does the sun appear reddish in the morning , as well as in evening ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding White Light**: The sun emits white light, which is a combination of all colors of light. 2. **Interaction with the Atmosphere**: When this white light enters the Earth's atmosphere, it encounters various particles such as dust and gas molecules. 3. **Scattering of Light**: The phenomenon that occurs when light interacts with these particles is called scattering. Scattering causes light to spread in different directions. ...
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