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

a)

The fact that stars do not emit light continuously

b)

Frequent absorption of star light by their own atmosphere

c)

Frequent absorption of star light by the earth’s atmosphere

d)

The refractive index fluctuations in the earth’s atmosphere



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

a)

The fact that stars do not emit light continuously

b)

Frequent absorption of star light by their own atmosphere

c)

Frequent absorption of star light by the earth’s atmosphere

d)

The refractive index fluctuations in the earth’s atmosphere

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

The refractive index fluctuations in the earth’s atmosphere

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