You are trying to catch fish by using a spear.You observe a large fish a couple of meters in front of you and a meter below the water surface.In order to hit the fish with your spear you must aim (assume that the fish is stationary and does not swim away in fright)
A)directly at the point where you see the fish.
B)slightly above the point where you see the fish.
C)slightly below the point where you see the fish.
D)slightly to the left side of the point where you see the fish.
E)slightly to the right side of the point where you see the fish.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Due to the refraction of light at the interface between air and water, the fish appears closer to the surface than it actually is. Therefore, to compensate for this optical illusion, you must aim slightly below the point where you see the fish to hit it accurately.

You Are Trying to Catch Fish by Using a Spear