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Fish in the water appears to be raised to the person viewing from outside because of ___ of light.

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reflection
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refraction
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dispersion
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absorption
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Solution

The correct option is B refraction
Light coming from the fish refracts (changes the direction) when it hits the water-air interface. A person above the water sees the apparent position of the fish closer to the surface than the real position of the fish.

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