Question 18 A straight glass rod appears to bend when placed in a beaker of water, as illustrated in the diagram. Glass rod Air Water What is the best explanation of this phenomenon? A Light is refracted as it crosses the air-water interface. Light is reflected at the air-water interface. C Light travels faster in water than in air. The water in the beaker is warmer than the air.

Question 18 A straight glass rod appears to bend when placed in a beaker of water, as illustrated in the diagram. Glass rod Air Water What is the best explanation of this phenomenon? A Light is refracted as it crosses the air-water interface. Light is reflected at the air-water interface. C Light travels faster in water than in air. The water in the beaker is warmer than the air.

College Physics

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Chapter27: Wave Optics

Section: Chapter Questions

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