Draw a ray diagram to show why a stick or straw looks bentwhen part of it is under water (Fig. 23–23). FIGURE 23-23 A straw in waterlooks bent even when it isn't.SNELL'S LAW(LAW OF REFRACTION)

Stick looks bent when its part is under water because of refraction of light. Ray Diagram:

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FIGURE 23-23 A straw in water looks bent even when it isn't. SNELL'S LAW (LAW OF REFRACTION)

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Chapter22: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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Draw a ray diagram to show why a stick or straw looks bent
when part of it is under water (Fig. 23–23).

FIGURE 23-23 A straw in water
looks bent even when it isn't.
SNELL'S LAW
(LAW OF REFRACTION)

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