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Discussion Forum : Physics - Section 1 (Q.No. 8)
Physics
8.
Mirage is due to
unequal heating of different parts of the atmosphere
magnetic disturbances in the atmosphere
depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere
equal heating of different parts of the atmosphere
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Rahul said:   1 decade ago
It is due to refraction of light.
Mahesh Verma said:   1 decade ago
The Above Phenomenon is a great example of TOTAL INTERNAL REFLACTION, Which comes in account when light travels from denser medium to rearer medium, after some specific angle it again reflacts into the denser medium. Similar kind of activity happens in desert area called "Mirage" or "Marichica".
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