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Why do we observe random wavering or flickering of the objects near a fire or on a very hot day? [1 MARK]

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Space above the fire is hot and its density and hence refractive index changes frequently. Light coming from such places travel through a medium of changing refractive index therefore apparent image of the object also appears changing or flickering.


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