why is there a reflection on hot pavement?

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why is there a reflection on hot pavement?

2006-06-23 14:07:43 · 4 answers · asked by aran 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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the hot pavement creates a layer of hot air just above it.. and the cooler air above that make a difference in density barrier.. which reflects light... as long as it is below a specific angle

I think.. hehe

2006-06-23 14:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋

Heat - it causes a kind of mirage when the heat leaves the pavement.

2006-06-23 21:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by pjt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It has something to do with the heat getting so intense that it distorts the light waves

2006-06-23 21:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Reflection is probably only from mirrors. You mean refraction?

2006-06-23 21:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Oriental Delight 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋