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A star appears twinkling in the sky because of 

A

scattering of light by atmosphere

B

 reflection of light by atmosphere

C

refraction of light by atmosphere

D

diffraction of light by atmosphere

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  • Priya Sharma

  • A star appears twinkling in the sky because of Refraction Of Light By Atmosphere. Hence, the correct answer is Option-C.
  • Harshit

  • The stars seem to twinkle in the night sky due to the effects of the Earth's atmosphere. When starlight enters the atmosphere, it is affected by winds in the atmosphere and areas with different temperatures and densities. This causes the light from the star to twinkle when seen from the ground.

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