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Reflection of Light and How Do We See

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The floor of the swimming pool looks shallower than what it really is. What phenomenon is responsible for it?

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Reflection of light

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Diffusion of light

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Refraction of light

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Eye defect

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Solution

The correct option is C
Refraction of light

Light ray bends when going from water to air and then falls on our eyes. As a result, the image of the floor is a bit raised for our eyes. This bending property of light is called refraction.

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