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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 655

Q655

Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?

A.
Due to reflection
B.
Due to refraction
Answer
C.
Due to diffraction
D.
Due to total internal reflection

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The bending of light (i.e. refraction of light) as it moves from water to air makes the water tank appear to be less shallower than its real depth.