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What happens when a person looks at a glass of water with a pencil in it?
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∙ 13y ago
As light hits the water it is slowed down. As the light above the water is going at 3x108 m/s, and the light in the water is going considerably slower, the image of the pencil looks like it is split in two. This is called 'refraction'.
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∙ 13y ago
lenpollock
Its called REFRACTION.
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Why does a pencil looks broken when seen from the side of drinking glass with water?
As water is a denser medium compared to air refraction occurs. Refraction causes the light to be bent before reaching our eyes. Hence, pencil looks broken.
What is the conclusion of broken pencil?
-the pencil looks broken & bent in water. - the pencil looks bent, because of the refraction of light, that causes that to happen. -pencil looks really thick, in water.
When you put a pencil in the water what does it look like?
If light diffraction is what you are asking, then the pencil looks a bit broken on the line where it passes from air to water. Also the pencil looks about one third bigger under water.
Is a pencil in water refraction?
yes, if the pencil is in water, its refraction because when a wave enters a new medium, the waves speed changes and moves in a different angle. that's why a pencil looks broken in water
Why does a pencil appear broken when put in a glass of water?
The pencil appears bent because of "refraction". Simply put, light can't travel as fast in water as it does in the air. The difference in speed causes the image to appear to bend a bit. See the related link for more details.
Why do legs look funny when you look at the swimming pool?
Refraction. Take a clear glass, pour some water in it, and put in the glass a pencil. It looks like the pencil breaks.
Why does a pencil looks broken when seen from the side of drinking glass with water?
As water is a denser medium compared to air refraction occurs. Refraction causes the light to be bent before reaching our eyes. Hence, pencil looks broken.
What is the conclusion of broken pencil?
-the pencil looks broken & bent in water. - the pencil looks bent, because of the refraction of light, that causes that to happen. -pencil looks really thick, in water.
Can you see out of a glass eye?
No, a person that has a glass eye can not see out of it. Glass eyes are just for looks and not meant to replace the function of the eye.
How does the image of a pencil look on the retina of the eye?
It looks like a pencil with no colors
What happens when light goes in or out of glass?
If it is a glass prism, the light gets split into is spectrum of colours. Normal light looks a bit like a rainbow afterwards.
When the pencil tool is selected what shape is the mouse cursor?
the cursor looks like pencil
What item looks like a hexagon?
pencil
What is bending of beam?
Water will bend a beam of light. Try this put a stright pincil in a glass of water. The pencil is still stright but looks bent. The water is bending the beam of light.
When you put a pencil in the water what does it look like?
If light diffraction is what you are asking, then the pencil looks a bit broken on the line where it passes from air to water. Also the pencil looks about one third bigger under water.
What does a hawk squawking a broken glass a person who looks strested out and a dog looking sad all have in common?
disappointed
Is a graphite pencil safe to use as an eyebrow pencil every day?
Yes, and it looks quite natural too!
