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Stars's twinkling is caused by atmospheric

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a

scattering of light by dust particles

b

internal reflection of light by clouds

c

dispersion of light by water droplets

d

refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices

answer is C.

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Stars twinkling is caused by atmospheric refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices. The passage of light through various layers of a turbulent atmosphere is what causes stars to twinkle.

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