The Shimmering or Wavy Lines That Can Often Be Seen

question 64

Multiple Choice

The shimmering or wavy lines that can often be seen near the ground on a hot day are due to:

• A)Brownian movement
• B)reflection
• C)refraction
• D)diffraction
• E)dispersion

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