Question

The swimming pool appears to be less deep than it actually is. Which phenomenon is responsible for it?

• A. Refraction of light
• B. Reflection of light
• C. Regular reflection of light
• D. Dispersion of light

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Refraction of light

When we look into a pool of water, we do not see the actual bottom of the pool. We see a virtual image of the bottom of the pool. This is because light rays from the bottom of the pool are bent away from the normal as they pass from water into the air. This phenomenon is called the refraction of light. Due to this the image of the bottom of the pool seems nearer to us and the pool appears less deep as shown in the figure.