What optical phenomenon makes a road appear wet on a hot day?
Mirage: Why Does It Look Like There's Water On The Road?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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