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kwoodring

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on: Jul 14, 2018
When the air near the ground is substantially warmer than the air aloft, the light rays bend with a curvature that is the same as the Earth's.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A mirage is an optical effect caused by refraction when light passes from air with one density into air with a different density, causing the object to appear displaced from its true position.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


abro1885

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

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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