The formation of mirage is due to :

Reflection

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Refraction

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Dispersion

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Total internal reflection

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Solution

The correct option is D Total internal reflection
Mirage is caused due to total internal reflection of light by the various layers of air. It is an optical illusion which is responsible for the appearance of water layer at short distances in a desert or on road.

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