Why is the solar limb darker than the center?

a. The limb is cooler. b. The limb is in a shadow.
c. Light has more atmosphere to travel through and thus more light is absorbed or scattered from your line of sight. d. None of the other choices are correct.


c

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What will be an ideal response?

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