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Just before setting, the sun may appear to be elliptical. This happens due to:

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Diffraction

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Refraction

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Dispersion

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Reflection

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Solution

The correct option is B
Refraction

Refraction of light rays through the atmosphere may cause different magnifications in the mutually perpendicular directions.

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