Asked by noah
Which property causes a pencil to appear bent or broken when it is placed in a glass partially filled
with water? (1 point)
Refraction
Reflection
Absorption
Normal
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Refraction.
Light changes speed and bends when it passes between air and water, making the submerged part of the pencil appear displaced (bent).
Light changes speed and bends when it passes between air and water, making the submerged part of the pencil appear displaced (bent).
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