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The twinkling effect of star light is due to ______. -

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The twinkling effect of star light is due to ______.

Options

  • Total internal reflection

  • High dense matter of star

  • Constant burning of hydrogen in the star

  • Fluctuating apparent position of star being slightly different from the actual position of star

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Solution

The twinkling effect of star light is due to fluctuating apparent position of star being slightly different from the actual position of star.

Explanation:

The twinkling effect of start light is caused by atmospheric refraction, which results in a fluctuating apparent position of the star that differs slightly from the actual position of the star.

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