Can someone please explain to me how a mirage works
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Can someone please explain to me how a mirage works

[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 11-10-04] [Hit: ]
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please its so confusing i just need a simple and precise explanation
thank you so much in advance

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The rays of light going towards the ground are bent upwards again because the speed of light increases in hot air. (Known as Refraction). Your brain is accustomed to light travelling in straight lines and assumes it's true in this case, so the image appears to have come from below ground level.
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