Name the phenomenon which causes the twi...

Name the phenomenon which causes the twinkling of stars.

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Atmospheric refraction of light

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Knowledge Check

The twinkling of star is due to

A

atmospheric refraction

B

atmospheric diffraction

C

atmospheric dispersion

D

scattering of light by the particles in the atmosphere

The twinkling of star is due to

A

periodic bursts of light from the star

B

interference between light from the sun and star

C

partial absorption of light in the atmosphere

D

refractive index fluctuation in the atmospheric

We observe twinkling of stars due to

A

frequent and periodic fluctuation of temperature of the surface

B

Constant change of refractive index of the medium between the stars and the Earth because of thmperature variation

C

rise and fall of gaseous ball of fire inside the stars

D

great distance of stars from the Earth

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