JEE PHYSICS MCQ: RAY OPTICS

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Assertion (A): Formation of mirages in hot deserts is a phenomenon of total internal reflection.

Reason (R): Air close to the land is hotter than the air far from the land in a hot desert. So total internal reflection takes place.

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Correct option: D

Assertion A and Reason R both are correct and Reason R is explaining A

Option D is correct because mirages are formed by total internal reflection due to varying air densities caused by temperature differences.

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