Question
Assertion : The stars twinkle while the planets do not.
Reason : The stars are much bigger in size than the planets.

Answer

(b) Stars twinkles due to variation in density of atmospheric layer. Also stars are much bigger in size than planets but it has nothing to deal with twinkling phenomenon.

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