1.4 - Application to Mirage Effect
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What causes a mirage to appear?
💡 Hint: Think about temperature differences in the air.
In which conditions are mirages most commonly seen?
💡 Hint: Consider where it is typically hot and sunny.
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What primarily causes a mirage?
💡 Hint: Consider how light behaves differently in warm air compared to cooler air.
True or False: Mirages are real pools of water.
💡 Hint: Think about what creates the illusion rather than just what you see.
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Design an experiment to observe a mirage. What conditions would you need to create, and what observations would you document?
💡 Hint: Focus on how temperature affects what you observe.
Explain why mirages can be both a phenomenon of beauty and danger, providing real-world examples in each case.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact on drivers vs. natural beauty.
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