Which phenomenon causes an object to appear bent from above the surface of one medium to below the surface of another medium?

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Carolyn Floyd

24 January, 17:49

Which phenomenon causes an object to appear bent from above the surface of one medium to below the surface of another medium?

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Tristan Norman · Answer 1

The phenomenon that causes by an object to appear bent from above the surface of one medium to below the surface of another medium is : Refraction

For example, try to dip a pencil in a glass of water.

You will observe that the pencil will give out an impression as if it's been bent, but it's actually just an illusion caused by the light refraction.