Physicseasy · Past Paper
Twinkling of stars is due to:
AReflection
BAtmospheric refraction
CDispersion
DInternal reflection
✓ Correct Answer: B — Atmospheric refraction
Continuous changes in the atmosphere's refractive index cause the apparent position of stars to fluctuate.
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