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bclement10

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Mirages are caused by
 
  A) apparent horizontal displacements of objects by refraction.
  B) apparent upward or downward displacements of objects by reflection.
  C) apparent upward or downward displacements of objects by refraction.
  D) apparent horizontal displacements of objects by reflection.

Question 2

In a superior mirage, the false image occurs
 
  A) below the actual image.
  B) above the actual image.
  C) both above and below the actual image.


Li Jun

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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