A car driver sees the road ahead appearing wet on a hot sunny day, but on reaching that spot finds the road dry. Which physical phenomenon best explains this observation?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Refraction of light due to changes in the temperature of the air above the road
2. (B) Scattering of sunlight by air molecules
3. (C) Scattering of sunlight by dust particles
4. (D) Total internal reflection of light within tiny water droplets

Verified Answer

Option (A): Refraction of light due to changes in the temperature of the air above the road

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