A. still be seen bc the sun\'s light rays are refracted through theatmosphere to

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A. still be seen bc the sun's light rays are refracted through theatmosphere towards the observer.

B. not be seen bc light rays are refracted through the atmosphereaway from the observer.

C. be seen bc the sun's light rays are reflected by the atmospheretowards the observer.

D. not be seen bc the sun's light rays are reflected by theatmosphere away from the observer.

E. not be seen bc (neglecting the small bending of light by amassive object as predicted by Einstein's general theory ofrelativity) light travels in straight lines.

F. None of the above.

Explanation / Answer

The light rays are passing from a lesser index of refractionto a greater index of refraction since the atmosphere is denser near the surface of the earth. The rays will be bent towards the normal of the surface. Thus the sun (some of it at least) can still be seen even thoit is below the horizon.

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