Because of refraction,a person standing waist deep in a swimming pool appears to have
A)shorter legs.
B)longer legs.
C)thinner legs.
D)none of the above

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Refraction occurs when light passes through different densities of materials, such as from air to water. This causes the light rays to bend, making objects appear distorted. In the case of a person standing in a swimming pool, the light rays coming from the person's legs are refracted as they pass from the water into the air, causing them to appear shorter than they actually are.

Because of Refraction,a Person Standing Waist Deep in a Swimming