Understanding Atmospheric Refraction Effects
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Explore how light rays bend in the atmosphere, causing the Sun to appear above the horizon and mirages to form. Learn how lenses refract light and create images.
Understanding Atmospheric Refraction Effects
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Atmospheric Refraction and Sun’s Position • Light rays from the sun are bent as they pass into the atmosphere. • It is a gradual bend because the light passes through layers of the atmosphere. • Each layer has a slightly different index of refraction. • The Sun is seen to be above the horizon even after it has fallen below it. Section 23.5
Atmospheric Refraction and Mirages • A mirage can be observed when the air above the ground is warmer than the air at higher elevations. • The rays in path B are directed toward the ground and then bent by refraction. • The observer sees both an upright and an inverted image. Section 23.5
Lenses work by refracting light Fig. 23-21, p. 805