Mirage is observed in a desert due to the phenomenon of which reflection?

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Total reflection

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Last Answer : (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light

Description : 'Mirage' is an example of – (1) refraction of light only (2) total internal, reflection of light only (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light (4) dispersion of light only

Last Answer : (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light Explanation: A mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant objects ... significantly warmer air, the light rays bend away from the direction of the temperature gradient.

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