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The phenomenon of mirage is primarily due to:
AReflection
BTotal Internal Reflection
CDispersion
DDiffraction
✓ Correct Answer: B — Total Internal Reflection
Mirages are caused by the refraction and TIR of light in layers of air with different temperatures.
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