Practice - ATMOSPHERIC REFRACTION
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Practice Questions
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What is atmospheric refraction?
💡 Hint: Think about how light behaves when it enters different mediums.
Why do stars appear to twinkle?
💡 Hint: Consider the distance and nature of the light source.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What causes atmospheric refraction?
💡 Hint: Consider factors that affect light as it travels through air.
True or False: Planets twinkle like stars.
💡 Hint: Recall the differences in distance between stars and planets.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate how much earlier the sun will appear at a location at sea level on a clear day compared to an elevation of 2000 meters, where atmospheric refraction is less apparent.
💡 Hint: Consider how air density changes with elevation.
Explain how atmospheric conditions on a hot day can impact visibility and the apparent position of distant buildings or mountains.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of heat on air density.
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