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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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How a swimming pool looks shallower than it actually is?

A swimming pool can appear shallower than it actually is due to the refraction of light at the water's surface. When light passes from air into water, it bends, causing objects underwater to appear closer to the surface than they actually are. Additionally, the design and color of the pool's interior can also impact how deep it appears to be.


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.


When you look down into a swimming pool are you likely to underestimate or overestimate its depth?

When looking down into a swimming pool, you are likely to overestimate its depth. This is because of the way light refracts in water, making objects appear closer to the surface than they actually are.


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 the floor of the swimming pool appear from the top of the pool?

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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 would you floor of the swimming pool appear from the top of the pool?

The floor of a swimming pool would appear flat from the top, assuming the pool has a level base. However, the floor may look distorted or rippled due to the water's surface tension, reflections, and refractions.


How do fish appear in ground water during swimming pool construction?

The fish appear quite large.


Why does the floor of a swimming pool appear closer than its actual depth?

All the water in the pool bend a lot of the light that enters your eyes, so the floor appears closer and bent too. You can look at the bottom of a cup full of water, and the bottom would also look bent and closer. To have a better view of the actual depth, you can empty out all of the pool's water if there's an electric switch that can do it. Once all the water drains out, you'll know whether it's a good idea to swim in this pool depending on how experienced you are at swimming. Or, you can fasten a pair of goggles on, lie face-down on the edge of the pool so that only your head and neck and maybe upper-chest are above the water and not touching the ground. Inhale and hold your breath, then bend down so that your protected eyes dip below the water so you can clearly look around the pool and see the bottom. The rest of your body (from chest to feet) should be lying on the ground with your hands clasped onto the edge of the pool, preventing you from falling in. Just to be sure, in case you might fall in somehow, have someone relatively nearby. Another way to determine the depth is to get a yardstick or a really long stick to lower into the pool until it reaches the bottom, so you can measure the actual depth of the pool. By the way, never play in a swimming pool by yourself, unless if you're a very experienced swimmer or the pool is deep enough so the water only reaches your chest when you stand up straight in the pool.


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.


What kind of things do you use to play pool?

a pool stick, pool balls with numers on them, chalker to chalk the top