A teacher took the picture below of a pond near the school on a cool, still autumn morning.

Question

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The teacher showed the students five different models, seen below, of what could happen when light interacts with a surface and asked them to select the model that demonstrates how the image is formed in the pond and provide an explanation for the model.









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Which of the following is the BEST explanation for the formation of the image in the pond.



A.
The correct model is W because light waves bounced off the surface of the pond producing an image.

B.
The correct model is Z because light waves were absorbed by the water of the pond producing an image.

C.
The correct model is X because light waves were refracted and the bending of the waves produced the image on the pond.

D.
The correct model is V because light waves were transmitted and the wavelenghts passing through the water produced the image on the pond.

Answer 1

Based on the scenario provided, the best explanation for the formation of the image in the pond would be:

A. The correct model is W because light waves bounced off the surface of the pond producing an image.

Explanation: In a calm pond on a cool morning, the surface of the water would act like a smooth mirror due to its stillness. Light from the surroundings (trees, sky, etc.) would reflect off the surface of the pond, allowing us to see a clear image of the environment. This phenomenon is primarily due to the reflection of light waves, which is accurately represented by model W.