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The air around the fire gets heated and becomes less dense than cold air. When light travels from hot to cold air, it bends. However the bending keeps changing because the air gets heated to different to be extent with the flames. Thus objects behind the flames appear to be shimmering
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Why does the light from a camp fire shimmer?
The shimmering effect seen in the light from a campfire is caused by variations in temperature and density of the air above the flames. As the air heats up and rises, it creates turbulence that causes the light to flicker and shimmer. This effect is known as heat distortion.
Does Mae jemison have a space camp for kids?
Yes, Dr. Mae Jemison does have the "Jemison Foundation for Excellence" which supports various educational initiatives, including STEM programs for young people. However, she does not have a space camp specifically run by herself.
How old do you have to be to participate in space camp?
The minimum age for Space Camp Canada is 9 years old. They have other programs for younger aged Children. The Space Camp in Huntsville Alabama has similar age restrictions except for their Child/Parent Camp. Children as young as 7 can register!
How manymeatusEverest base camp above sea level?
how many meters above sea level is Mount Everest base camp
How old do you have to be to do a US Space Camp?
you have to be 2000 years old. (just kidding)
Sitting bull set up the camp at what river?
Sitting Bull set up camp at the Little Bighorn River.
How many people can fit in camp nou?
Camp Nou has a seating capacity of 99,786 people.
Why does the light from a camp fire shimmer?
The shimmering effect seen in the light from a campfire is caused by variations in temperature and density of the air above the flames. As the air heats up and rises, it creates turbulence that causes the light to flicker and shimmer. This effect is known as heat distortion.
What are aboriginal patterns made for?
it means the pattern tells a story eg: that is people sitting round a camp fire... that is aboriginal pattern. There are more aboriginal patterns
Why is the book Night titles night?
Because of how the first night of camp elie saw the burning faces of innocent Jewish people and very hard to forget.
What did the colonists do for entertainment?
they would be around camp fires telling storys and drinking
What if you go to summer camp and it turns out to be a disaster?
Camp is an option, NOT an obligation. You can either try another camp or stay home. But it still might be better than sitting home for a week or two. Expand your horizons, even a little.
What is a Heminash Camp?
A heminash camp is a camp where Homosexual people of all kinds go to be accepted.
How many people died in the amersfoort camp?
Approximately 1000 people died in the Amersfoort concentration camp.
What do people think of camp rock 2?
I think people think camp rock 2 is going to be a great movie because a new camp is a cross the lake called camp star then they see witch camp is better I think camp rock what do u think?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? LOL
How do you get into summer camp in America from England?
at my camp there are many people from England, i think there is a program called camp America
How many people died in the captivity of the Belzec Concentration Camp?
525,000 people died in Belzec Concentration Camp.
