The sun appears elliptical before sunset because of :

refraction

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reflection

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scattering

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sun contracts itself at that time

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Solution

The correct option is A refraction
Before sunset, the elliptical nature of sun is due to refraction phenomenon as the ray of light bends before reaching the observer.

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