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Explain the scientific reason behind the phenomena
given below.
The rising and setting sun appears red.

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Ans: Durmg sunset, the sun ts at the horizon. 1ne light emitted by the sun has to travel a fonger distance through the atmosphere. Hence blue part of the light is scattered away by the dust particles in the atmosphere. Hence the red part is visible.
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