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What is an image of a distant object caused by refraction called?

A mirage is an image of a distant object caused by refraction of light. This phenomenon occurs due to differences in air temperature causing light to bend, creating the illusion of an object where it is not actually located.


When an object is distorted in water what is it called?

When an object appears distorted in water, it is called refraction. Refraction occurs because light travels at different speeds in water compared to in air, causing the object to appear shifted or distorted when viewed through the water.


Is a key a reflection or a refraction?

A key is neither a reflection nor a refraction. It is a physical object made of metal or another material that is used to lock or unlock doors or other devices. Reflection and refraction refer to the behavior of light when it interacts with a surface or a medium.


Is refraction involved when you see a transparent object in a clear liquid?

Yes, refraction is involved when you see a transparent object in a clear liquid. When light passes from air into the liquid and then into the transparent object, it changes speed and direction due to the difference in the refractive indices of the materials, causing the object to appear shifted or distorted.


When refraction occurs why our eyes perceive a bend in an object?

When light passes through different mediums with different optical densities, it changes speed and direction, causing refraction. Our eyes perceive a bend in an object because the light rays coming from the object are refracted when entering our eyes, leading to a perceived change in the object's position.