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A block at the bottom of a pool does not appear to be at the bottom why?
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∙ 14y ago
Because light is refracted (bent) by the water so the block seems to be a little above the bottom but it really isn't.
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All the water in the pool bend a lot of the light that enters your eyes, so the floor appears closer and bent too. You can look at the bottom of a cup full of water, and the bottom would also look bent and closer. To have a better view of the actual depth, you can empty out all of the pool's water if there's an electric switch that can do it. Once all the water drains out, you'll know whether it's a good idea to swim in this pool depending on how experienced you are at swimming. Or, you can fasten a pair of goggles on, lie face-down on the edge of the pool so that only your head and neck and maybe upper-chest are above the water and not touching the ground. Inhale and hold your breath, then bend down so that your protected eyes dip below the water so you can clearly look around the pool and see the bottom. The rest of your body (from chest to feet) should be lying on the ground with your hands clasped onto the edge of the pool, preventing you from falling in. Just to be sure, in case you might fall in somehow, have someone relatively nearby. Another way to determine the depth is to get a yardstick or a really long stick to lower into the pool until it reaches the bottom, so you can measure the actual depth of the pool. By the way, never play in a swimming pool by yourself, unless if you're a very experienced swimmer or the pool is deep enough so the water only reaches your chest when you stand up straight in the pool.
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same as the bottom
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