Why do objects seen through the air above a hot fire or hot stove seem to water?

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Why do objects seen through the air above a hot fire or hot stove seem to water?

2007-03-13 15:48:57 · 3 answers · asked by cyclops 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Air with different densities, bends light. The hot air refracts it differently from the cold air.

2007-03-13 15:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think you mean waver. This is caused by viewing though heated air, which is in turbulent motion. This also occurs on a hot road with a water puddle mirage.

2007-03-13 15:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Heat waves created by heat.

2007-03-13 15:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by family gambler 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋