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Because the light travels slower in water, therefore the light has to hit the surface area before reaching the coin, therefore it looks larger because the light if reflecting off the container walls and the light is hitting the coin and making it appear larger.
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Why does a print appear bigger when you drop a of water?
The water transmits the light from the room causing the print to appear bigger.
What if water kept entering a cell and no water left the cell?
It will eventually Expand making it bigger and bigger and pop
What is abration?
abration when the water goings into the little tiny crack to get the hole bigger like this heres an example rain water ice hole gets bigger rain water ice hole gets bigger
How does water reclamation decrease water demand?
A bigger population .
Is a coin denser than water?
yes
Why does a coin appear bigger in size when immersed in water?
refraction (beams on light bend in the water)
If a coin has a hole cut in it does the hole get bigger or smaller or stay the same when the coin is heated?
It gets bigger
Why is a 2p coin bigger than a 1 coin?
That makes it easier to distinguish them.
Is a ten cent coin bigger then a one Dollar coin?
a ten cent piece is smaller.
Which is bigger a ten cent coin or a one dollar coin?
Dollar coins are larger in size and amount.
What is the worlds largest coin?
proboly not bigger than your hand
Why coin sinks in the water?
Becuase the coin is heavier then what the water can hold
Which water rust a coin faster salt or fresh water?
salt will rust the coin faster thanfresh water
Why when you dive for a coin at the bottom of a swimming pool the coin isn't exactly where it appeared to be?
because it makes the force make bigger and does notmove
What about a1824 coin?
A coin from 1824 could be quite rare and worth a lot. It depends on what kind of coin it is. That is, whether it is from the US or another country, and in most cases a bigger coin is worth more. Also, the condition of the coin is very important.
Why did celery grow bigger in water?
You know that all plants need water and celery is a plant that is why it grows bigger in water.
When a coin is placed in water is it possible to pick up the coin when your eyes slide above water?
It is not possible.
