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Refraction. Refraction and Dispersion Why is the sky blue?

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1 Refraction

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3 Refraction and Dispersion

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5 Why is the sky blue?

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24 Mirages The world really is not what it appears to be! Dependent on large density differences of the atmosphere in the vertical-normally associated with a layer of cool or warm air near the surface

25 Two Types of Mirages Inferior Mirage: objects appear lower than they actually are. Superior Mirage: objects appear higher than they actually are.

26 Water on the Road Mirage! An Example of an Inferior Mirage

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32 If the surface is warm enough you can even get objects turning upside down

33 Superior Mirage

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