An expert archer tried to shoot an arrow into a target lying at the bottom of a shallow pool. Even though the water did not change the direction of the arrow, the archer missed the mark by several inches.

Which interaction between light and matter caused the archer to miss the target?

A.
refraction of light passing from water to air

B.
transmission of light passing from water to air

C.
absorption of light passing from water to air

D.
reflection of light passing from water to air

Question

An expert archer tried to shoot an arrow into a target lying at the bottom of a shallow pool. Even though the water did not change the direction of the arrow, the archer missed the mark by several inches. 
 
Which interaction between light and matter caused the archer to miss the target?
 
 A.
refraction of light passing from water to air
 
 B.
transmission of light passing from water to air
 
 C.
absorption of light passing from water to air
 
 D.
reflection of light passing from water to air

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