Question

The photo shows a pencil in water. As light passes from water into glass, it changes direction causing a distorted view of the pencil to be seen.

Which best explains what is seen in this photo?



A.
Light changes color as it passes from water to glass.

B.
Light must be perpendicular to the surface to pass from water to glass.

C.
Light travels at different speeds in water and in glass.

D.
Water and glass absorb different amounts of light.

Answer 1

May you provide a link to the photo?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Ok, will you please do so?

Answer 4

@BlossomCake

Answer 5

@paki

Answer 6

@ganeshie8

Answer 7

I did the test in K12. The answer is Light travels at different speeds in water and in glass.

Answer 8

yes, light is seen to slow down is a denser medium, and this is aid to cause the bending, (though that is probably not the real reason).