2006-06-20 10:16:27 · 5 answers · asked by Ehsan 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Phosphorescent waves are caused by Red Tide if that is what you are referring to. You can see it in San Diego on occasion.
2006-06-20 10:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by vendredi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The waves you see in a fire or a heat source are infrared light waves distorting the cooler air around it
2006-06-20 17:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by brocker1966 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the air above the flame is being heated so its density is changing. this change in density distorts the distribution of the gases and water vapour in the space above the flame, which then acts as a distorting lens to whatever you are looking at through that area.
hope that helps...
2006-06-20 17:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat rising like on the road.
2006-06-20 17:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the meaning of this question?
2006-06-20 17:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by the51hammer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋