In the morning, why it becomes bright all around us when the sun rises?

Due to the scattering of light

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Due to the reflection of light

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Due to the formation of clouds

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is A
Due to the scattering of light

In the atmosphere, there are many gas and dust particles floating in the air. When the Sun rays fall on these particles, they absorb and re-emit some light in all directions. This is called scattering of light. Due to scattering of sunlight, our surrounding becomes bright.

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