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If a scuba diver is underwater and looks up, he or she will see a round "hole" directly above him or her at the surface of the...Asked by Anna
If a scuba diver is underwater and looks up, he or she will see a round "hole" directly above him or her at the surface of the water. The rest of the surface will look like a mirror. Explain this phenomenon
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Damon
snell's law
light coming from right above comes straight down to the diver.
however
light coming from near the horizon hitting beyond the critical angle just reflects back up to the sky.
light coming from right above comes straight down to the diver.
however
light coming from near the horizon hitting beyond the critical angle just reflects back up to the sky.
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Damon
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