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Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric...

Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric

A

dispersion of light by water droplets

B

refraction of light by different layers of varying refraction indices

C

scattering of light by dust particles

D

internal reflection of light by clouds.

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B
Twinkling of stars is due to refraction of light by different layers of atmosphere having varying refractive indices.
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