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Discussion Forum : Physics - Section 1 (Q.No. 33)
Physics
33.
Stars twinkle because
the intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
the distance of the stars from the earth changes with time
the refractive index of the different layers of the earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the image of a start changes with time
the light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere
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Deepak said:   7 years ago
@Rupesh.

I think it's scattering of light.
Rajesh said:   7 years ago
Thanks for all the given information.
Yash said:   7 years ago
It is refraction @Deepak.
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