Mirage: Why Does It Look Like There's Water On The Road?

Mirage: Why Does It Look Like There's Water On The Road?

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Physics, Science, Chemistry

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The video explains the optical phenomenon of mirages, where distant water-like reflections appear on roads due to light refraction. Light travels at different speeds in various media, affected by temperature and density. On hot days, roads heat up, creating layers of warm air that refract light, causing the illusion of water. This can mislead travelers, especially in deserts, as the mirage mimics real water bodies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What optical phenomenon makes a road appear wet on a hot day?

Diffraction

Reflection

Refraction

Mirage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the speed of light when it moves from air to water?

It remains the same

It increases

It stops

It decreases

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the ratio by which light slows down in a medium?

Photon interaction

Refractive index

Light velocity

Optical density

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do mirages often appear on roads during hot days?

The air above the road is cooler

The air above the road is warmer and less dense

The road absorbs less heat

The road reflects the sky

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes mirages particularly dangerous for travelers in deserts?

They cause dehydration

They create the illusion of water

They increase the temperature

They block the view of the horizon