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The 'water' seen in a mirage is actually a reflection of the sky.
Just above the desert there is a layer of hot, less dense air- like what you can see above the road on a hot day. Light rays from the sky will hit the layer of less dense air and will be refracted up again.
The hot air layer is a bit like a mirror, as you are seeing what is actually light from above it (the sky) instead of what is actually there (desert).
Thus said, it is best understood with a diagram.
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Is light refracted when you see a mirage?
Yes, light is refracted in a mirage. A mirage is an optical illusion caused by the refraction of light as it passes through air layers of different temperatures. This refraction can create the appearance of water, which is not actually present.
What is a word that denotes an action occurrence or state of existence?
"Verb" is a word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence.
What is the reason behind the occurrence of supernovas?
Supernovas occur when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses under its own gravity, causing a powerful explosion that releases a huge amount of energy and creates new elements.
What optical illusion is created by a mirage on the water?
A mirage on the water creates an optical illusion known as a Fata Morgana, where distant objects appear distorted and elevated due to the bending of light rays.
How can a mirage be photographed if it's a virtual image?
It's no image at all, until it comes to a focus in your eye or on the focal plane of your camera. There's no difference at all between a mirage and anything else you see, except that your brain places the mirage in a location or a direction where it obviously isn't. That's only because the light from it bends down more sharply than light usually does. Everything else about the whole process is completely ho-hum.
Why do crystals form in nature?
There is no specific reason for it, it is just an occurrence of nature.
What is the practical occurrence of the tyndall effect?
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What is the reason for the occurrence of the four season?
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What is the main reason aircraft accident investigations are conducted?
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What are the wonder cards in Pokemon Emerald?
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How many quarts of oil does a Mitsubishi Mirage hold?
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Mirage in a sentence?
that was a mirage illusoin
When was The Mirage created?
The Mirage was created in 1989.
List the main influences of South African national law and give the main reason for their occurrence?
its law
How do you say mirage in Spanish?
Mirage in Spanish is, Espejismo!!!
How tall is mirage?
Sibylla Mirage is 5' 8".
What does le bistro mirage mean?
the bistro mirage
