Question

whether the following statement is true or false : Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric scattering of light by dust particles.​

Answer 1

Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric refraction ie, bending of light rays due to varying density of atmosphere

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

It is not because of scattering or splitting of light but due to continued refraction of light rays of stars by different layers of the atmosphere. The constant deviation of light from stars which, at a long distance, appear as point sources of light results in twinkling of stars.

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