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The refractive index of air (n=1.00) is less than the refractive index of water (1.33) so when light rays transmit through the water the rays are refracted and produce a "virtual image" making the object appear closer.
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Why does a swimming pool look shallower than it is?
Due to refraction. When light travels through a denser substance, it bends towards the normal, so things appear to be at a different angle, size or depth than they really are.
If you fill up a sink with water does it appear deeper or shallower?
Due to the refraction of light, a body of water (whether its a sink, pool or lake) will appear more shallow than it actually is.
What should you look for in a salt water pool when purchasing a resale home?
Is it an indoor pool or outdoor pool? Have a qualified swimming pool tech, a swimming pool inspector or a swimming pool consultant advise you through an inspection of your pool. They will find and actually visually see things that stand out as needing attention or repairs or adjustments. Those things I cannot do over the internet. k
Why does the water in a swimming pool look more shallow from the outside than when you step in?
This phenomenon occurs due to the refraction of light as it travels from the air into the water. When light enters the water at an angle, it changes speed and bends, causing objects beneath the water's surface to appear shifted and closer to the surface than they actually are. This refraction effect makes the water appear shallower when viewed from the outside.
How would you floor of the swimming pool appear from the top of the pool?
same as the bottom
How would the floor of the swimming pool appear from the top of the pool?
Haisam? . Iowa tan? Tha
What is the sq ft of a pool that has a linear footage of 86?
Can't be done. You need to specify the width and length of the pool. That is because the area of a long, narrow pool is not the same as the area of a pool that is closer to square.
How do fish appear in ground water during swimming pool construction?
The fish appear quite large.
Is there anything that can be put in your pool to redye your concrete pool dark blue?
There does not appear to be anything that can be put in your pool to redeye your concrete in the pool dark blue. This can only be achieved by draining the pool and painting the concrete a dark blue color.
Why doesn't the front of my barrcuda pool cleaner stay on the floor of my pool when cleaning?
Try bringing the weight that fits around the hose a little closer to the unit'
What kind of things do you use to play pool?
a pool stick, pool balls with numers on them, chalker to chalk the top
Who killed Rodney king?
It does not at the moment appear to be a murder. He was dead in his swimming pool.
