Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Question: To an observer on the earth the stars appear to twinkle. This can be ascribed to



1) The fact that stars do not emit light continuously
2) Frequent absorption of star light by their own atmosphere
3) Frequent absorption of star light by the earth's atmosphere
4) The refractive index fluctuations in the earth's atmosphere
Solution: Explanation: No Explanation
Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces

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