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Lots of things look different under water. As a result of refraction, the light that reaches us from the object under water changes direction.

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Why do objects look larger under water?

Objects appear larger underwater due to the refractive index of water. This causes light rays to bend as they pass through water, which makes objects look closer and larger than they actually are. Additionally, the distortion caused by the water can magnify the appearance of objects.


What makes an object look wavy under water?

When light passes through different layers of water with varying densities, called refraction, the object's image may appear distorted or wavy. This distortion occurs due to the bending of light as it travels from one medium (air) to another (water), creating an optical illusion of movement in the image. This effect is commonly seen in shallow water where light is easily refracted.


Light waves look bent in water due to?

Light waves look bent in water due to refraction, which is caused by the change in speed of light as it passes from one medium to another. The bending occurs because light travels at different speeds in different mediums, causing a change in direction at the interface between the two.


Why does it look like there's water on the road?

The appearance of water on the road is due to a phenomenon called a mirage, where light is refracted or bent as it passes through layers of air at different temperatures, creating the illusion of water on the road.


What causes a pencil to look bent in water?

Water can cause a distortion of the light and in turn causes optical illusions. The water refracts light in such a way that objects viewed through light can appear bent, or angled sharply. This is a function of refraction.

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