Which of the following statement regarding moon is correct?
I. The size of the illuminated part of the moon visible from the Earth increases each day after the new moon day.
II. After the full moon day, the sunlit part of the moon visible from the Earth decreases in size every day.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both I and II.
- I: The size of the illuminated part of the moon visible from the Earth increases each day after the new moon day (waxing phase).
- II: After the full moon day, the sunlit part of the moon visible from the Earth decreases in size every day (waning phase).
Both statements are correct.