Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle because
They are nearer to the earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and therefore minor variations in intensity are not noticeable
The correct answer is option 4: Planets are nearer to the Earth and hence receive a greater amount of light, making minor variations in intensity not noticeable. Stars, being farther away, have visible twinkling due to atmospheric refraction.
Important Questions from Light
Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, in May 2023?
Reflection from a smooth surface like that of a mirror is called ___________ reflection.
Which of the following is not true about X-rays?
What type of lens is used to correct vision of a person suffering from Myopia?
The luminous efficacy of monochromatic radiation of frequency $540\times10^{12}$ Hz, Kcd, is to be ________ when expressed in the unit lumen per watt.
