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27 October, 01:26

Why does the pencil appear broken in the cup of water?

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Electromagnetic/Light waves compress more when they travel through denser media.

Electromagnetic/Light waves cannot travel through solids.

Electromagnetic/Light waves travel at different speeds through different media.

Electromagnetic/Light waves get closer together when they go through dense media like glass.

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  1. 27 October, 01:32
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    Electromagnetic/Light waves travel at different speeds through different media. This results in refraction which gives the appearance of broken pencil to our eyes
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