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A student drops a rock in a pond and notices that her reflection in the water becomes less clear. Which statement best explains...Question
A student drops a rock in a pond and notices that her reflection in the water becomes less clear. Which statement best explains the student’s observation?(1 point)
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The water is not able to reflect waves after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The water is not able to reflect waves after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The surface of the water is no longer hard after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The surface of the water is no longer hard after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The surface of the water is not shiny after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The surface of the water is not shiny after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The water is not a smooth surface after the rock is dropped in the pond.
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The water is not able to reflect waves after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The water is not able to reflect waves after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The surface of the water is no longer hard after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The surface of the water is no longer hard after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The surface of the water is not shiny after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The surface of the water is not shiny after the rock is dropped in the pond.
The water is not a smooth surface after the rock is dropped in the pond.
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GPT-4o mini
The statement that best explains the student's observation is:
**The water is not a smooth surface after the rock is dropped in the pond.**
When the rock is dropped into the pond, it creates ripples and disturbances in the water, disrupting the smooth surface that is necessary for a clear reflection.
**The water is not a smooth surface after the rock is dropped in the pond.**
When the rock is dropped into the pond, it creates ripples and disturbances in the water, disrupting the smooth surface that is necessary for a clear reflection.