Twinkling of stars is on account of

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Twinkling of stars is on account of

  1. A.

    Small size of stars

  2. B.

    Large distance of stars & fluctuations in air density

  3. C.

    Large distance of stars & air storms

  4. D.

    More than one of the above

  5. E.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: B

Stars are very distant point sources of light. Fluctuations in atmospheric air density refract their light irregularly, causing twinkling.

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