Does refraction take place in the atmosphere ? Give reason.
Asked by Topperlearning User
| 21st Jul, 2017,
03:36: PM
Expert Answer:
Yes, refraction takes place in the different layers of atmosphere as the light travels from one layer to another. This happens due to the variable optical densities of the layers. The cooler air layer has higher optical density than the hot air.
Answered by
| 21st Jul, 2017,
05:36: PM
Application Videos
Concept Videos
- why does the sun appear reddish early in the morning? will this phenomenon be observed by an astronaut on the moon ? give reason to justify your answer
- twinking of stars
- If the stars too are as near as planets then they donot twinkle? And if the planets are as far as stars then can they twinkle?
- Explain twinkling of stars and draw diagram.
- Why do stars appears twinkling
- Provide an example to show the atmospheric refraction.
- Atmospheric refraction results into some atmospheric phenomena. State some examples.
- What is the time difference by which we see the sunset ?
- Time from sunrise to sunset is lengthened by how many minutes?
Kindly Sign up for a personalised experience
- Ask Study Doubts
- Sample Papers
- Past Year Papers
- Textbook Solutions
Sign Up
Verify mobile number
Enter the OTP sent to your number
Change