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Why do stars appear to twinkle when observed from the Earth?

RRB Group D 19 Aug, 2026 (12:45 PM - 2:15 PM) 2026
✓ Answer: C Due to refraction caused by varying air layers in the atmosphere
Twinkling is caused by atmospheric refraction: changing layers of air continually alter the path of starlight.
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