Why does a swimming pool appear less deep than it actually is?
AReflection of light
BRefraction of light
CDiffraction of light
DAbsorption of light
Explanation
When light travels from water (denser medium) to air (rarer medium), it refracts away from the normal, making the bottom of the pool appear raised.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Physics & Everyday Phenomena
- Subtopic: Optics & Light
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