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At sunrise or sunset, the sun looks more...

At sunrise or sunset, the sun looks more red than at mid-day because

A

The sun is hottest at these times

B

Of the scattering of light

C

Of the effects of refraction

D

Of the effects of diffraction

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B
Due to scattering of light.
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