Planets do not twinkle because
A. They emit light of a constant intensity
B. Their distance from the earth does not change with time
C. They are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light
D. They are nearer to earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light.
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
They are nearer to earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light.
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