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Is the position of a star as seen by us its true position? Justify your answer.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Concept of Light from Stars:** - Stars are located at vast distances from the Earth, and the light we see from them takes time to travel to us. This light can be affected by various factors as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere. 2. **Refraction of Light:** - As light from a star enters the Earth's atmosphere, it passes through different layers of air, which have varying densities. This change in density causes the light to bend, a phenomenon known as refraction. ...
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