Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019773
What causes the twinkling of stars?
1
Interference of light
2
Atmospheric refraction
3
Reflection of light
4
Absorption of light
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Atmospheric refraction
Solution:
The twinkling of stars is caused by atmospheric refraction, which bends starlight as it passes through layers of varying density in the atmosphere. Other options do not accurately describe this phenomenon.
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