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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 happens when a person looks at a glass of water with a pencil in it?
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'.
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.
When light rays hit a rough surface they?
They get absorbed in the rough surface. If its a smooth surface the light rays bounce into our eyes and then we see our reflection. Also light can refract. It means light passing through something making it bend. Like example if you stick a pencil through a glass of water the pencil looks like the bottom part shifted a little. That is a example of refraction.
What will a rock look like after being weathered by frost action?
it will look broken up and it looks like after one touch it can fall apart kinda like a lose pieace of grss :-)
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 happens to rays when they move from water into air?
because the water it looks like a refflected mirror but it bdoesnt and the stam of a flower it looks like it is broken but it is not broken
What happens to light rays when they move from water into air?
because the water it looks like a refflected mirror but it bdoesnt and the stam of a flower it looks like it is broken but it is not broken
What happens when a person looks at a glass of water with a pencil in it?
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'.
How does the image of a pencil look on the retina of the eye?
It looks like a pencil with no colors
What item looks like a hexagon?
pencil
When the pencil tool is selected what shape is the mouse cursor?
the cursor looks like pencil
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.
What does an air soft compensator look like?
it looks like a pencil
Where is the broken tower in pearl?
The broken tower is below the town with the Daycare. It looks like a bunch of stones piled up and is near the 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 is a bad riddle like broken pencil?
Because it's pointless !
