what is that weird “mirror” like effect on top of asphalt when it gets hot? What’s the science behind it?

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what is that weird “mirror” like effect on top of asphalt when it gets hot? What’s the science behind it?

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The separation of visible light into its different colors is known as dispersion. Each color is characteristic of a distinct wave frequency; and different frequencies of light waves will bend varying amounts upon passage through a prism…or in this case, oil.

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