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What is the cause of 'Twinkling of Stars'?
AAtmospheric reflection
BAtmospheric refraction
CDispersion of light
DInternal reflection
✓ Correct Answer: B — Atmospheric refraction
Variations in air density cause continuous changes in the refractive index, making the star's apparent position shift slightly.
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