38.) Observing an object that is partially underwater causes the light waves to change in a way that makes the object appear to change location. This is due to the a. reflection of the light b. refraction of the light c. diffraction of the light

38.) Observing an object that is partially underwater causes the light waves to change in a way that makes the object appear to change location. This is due to the a. reflection of the light b. refraction of the light c. diffraction of the light

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Chapter22: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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38.) Observing an object that is partially underwater causes the light waves to change in a way that makes the object appear to change location. This is due to the

a. reflection of the light

b. refraction of the light

c. diffraction of the light

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