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General Knowledge · Q640

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 640

Q640

Stars in the sky appear to twinkle due to

A.
A series of refractions
Answer
B.
A series of reflections
C.
A surface tension phenomenon
D.
Multiple diminishing brightness

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The twinkling of a star is due to atmospheric refraction of starlight.