Question

explain the formation of mirages with total internal reflection concept.

Answer 1

1.when the light from a tall object such as a tree or from the sky passes through a medium just above the road then the refractive index of light decreased towards the ground.2.it undergoes refraction and takes a curved path because of total internal reflection.3 when the light ray reaches the observer it appears as if reflected from ground hence we feel to see mirage or flowing water