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Why do colours at the short-wavelength end of the spectrum appear brighter at dusk?

Correct answer B. Purkinje effect

Explanation

The Purkinje effect occurs as vision shifts from cones to rods in dim light. Rods are most sensitive to blue-green wavelengths, so blues look brighter and reds darker at nightfall.

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