Mirage is caused due to

Scattering of light by the various layers of air

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Dispersion of light by the various layers of air

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Total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air

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Both b and c

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The correct option is C
Total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air

Mirage is caused due to total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air.

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Mirage is caused due to

The correct option is C Total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air Mirage is caused due to total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air.

The correct option is C
Total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air

Mirage is caused due to total Internal Reflection of light by the various layers of air.