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Atmospheric Refraction

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Question

Objects near a fire place appear to shimmer. Why?

Due to TIR

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Due to critical phenomenon

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Due to a continuous change in the refractive index of Light

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Due to a continuous change in the refractive index of the medium

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Due to the gases from the fire place emitting light

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Solution

The correct option is D
Due to a continuous change in the refractive index of the medium

This is due to continuous change in the refractive index of air brought about by random motion of smoke and temperature fluctuations near the fire place.

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