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What exactly are you seeing when you observe a water-on -the-road mirage?

University Physics Volume 3

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ISBN:9781938168185

Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 26P: What is the speed of light in water? In glycerine?

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