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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 refractive indices

C

scattering of light by dust particles

D

internal reflection of light by clouds

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The correct Answer is:
B
Due to refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices, the apparent position of source of light keeps on changing. So that, stars appear to twinkle.
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