Why do stars twinkle ? Explain
Light (10)Why do stars twinkle ? Explain.
Answer
Due to atmospheric refraction
The density of different layers of air keeps on changing due to which the apparent image of the stars keeps on changing. This changing position of stars appears as twinkling of stars.
Exam Year:
2018
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