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To an observer on the earth the stars appear to twinkle. This can be ascribed to

A

the fact that stars do not emit light continuously

B

frequency absorption of star light by their own atmosphere

C

frequency absorpton of star light by the earth's atmosphere

D

the refractive index fluctuations in the earth's atmosphere

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