Question:

The twinkling of star is due to:

Areflection

Bdispersion

Cabsorption

Drefraction

Answer:

D. refraction

Explanation:

  • Refraction is the bending of light (it also happens with sound, water and other waves) as it passes from one transparent substance into another.
  • Rainbows, atmospheric refraction, distortion of underwater objects, telescopes, and prisms are all examples of refraction
  • This bending by refraction makes it possible for us to have lenses, magnifying glasses, prisms and rainbows

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