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It is because of the way water deflects the light. The image perceived by the retina is a pictorial representation of a reflection of light. Water and air are different mediums through which the electromagnetic light travels through.
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∙ 14y agoA ruler can be seen bending in water due to the phenomenon of Refraction of Light.
When light rays hit the surface of the water, they bend and our eyes get tricked by the bent light rays. Thus, the ruler appears bent in water.
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∙ 14y agoi believe that your eyes are slower then the light passing through the watter.
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∙ 11y agoBecause light travels faster in air than in water.
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∙ 14y agoDue to ref refraction. When light passes from a denser medium to less dense medium or vice versa, light bends.
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∙ 14y agoThe surface of water bends (refracts) light.
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What are the properties of a wooden ruler?
The properties of a wooden ruler are: It has density, it can be flexible (the ones in the US are), it is light and it can help you in measuring measurable stuff. e.g. paper, height of water etc.
What is a instrument used to measure?
The question I see asks to choose between A. microscope; B. metric ruler; C. funnel; D. graduated cylinder. B. Metric ruler seems to be the obvious choice
What instrument is used to measure a horsefly?
The question I see asks to choose between A. microscope; B. metric ruler; C. funnel; D. graduated cylinder. B. Metric ruler seems to be the obvious choice
What is million dollar bend in Adams clasp?
The bend given after forming the arrow head, it is very critical bend, wire may fracture during this bend.
How long is a metric ruler?
A metric ruler is 30 cm in length. This type of ruler is commonly called a metric foot ruler because it is similar in length to a one foot ruler.
How can a wood ruler bend?
A wood ruler should not be able to bend. If a wooden ruler bends it is probably not pure wood.
Refraction makes a ruler in a cup of warter look broken?
Refraction makes a ruler in a cup of water look broken because of the light rays bend when they move from water to air or air to water...
Would the addition of water help you see the coin if lights traveled faster in water than in air?
No. The only effect would be that a pencil, a ruler, or a soda straw dipped into the water would appear to bend toward you under the water, rather than away from you as it does now.
Does the ruler bend when you press it hard?
If it is a rubber ruler it will bend. Bending some rulers too hard may break it. Even in a rubber ruler ,bending it too hard will make it to break.
Why does a wooden ruler bend?
because it is thin enough
Why does an object bend when put into water?
because of refraction , you see the object "bending"
How much can you bend a polycarbonate ruler before it breaks?
U can bend it until both tips touch, but u can't flatten it!
How do you measure a tree with just a ruler?
well thee only answer is by measuring how tall it is by stacking the ruler. you can't measure around because rulers dont bend ---- well thee only answer is by measuring how tall it is by stacking the ruler. you can't measure around because rulers dont bend ----
Why do light ray bend toward the normal when it passes air into water?
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What is a boomerang look like?
A boomerang is shaped like a ruler that has a bend in the middle and the ends rounded off.
Can you locate any tab stops that have been inserted into a document by looking at the horizontal ruler?
If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.If you look at the ruler you will see any tabs that have been manually set, as they will be on the ruler. Default tabs are shown below the ruler.
What does katara bend?
Water
