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The apparent position of a star due to atmospheric refraction is described in the chapter's diagram (Fig. 10.9) as being nears the earth

Question
The apparent position of a star due to atmospheric refraction is described in the chapter's diagram (Fig. 10.9) as being nears the earth
lower than the actual star position
higher than the actual star position, since the ray path bends towards the normal as it
identical to the actual position always
to the side of the actual position, never above or below
Answer
higher than the actual star position, since the ray path bends towards the normal as it
Detailed Explanation
Figure 10.9 in the chapter shows the apparent star position appearing higher than the actual star position due to the bending of the ray path.
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