Question

why a lemon in a glass of water tumbler appears bigger than its actical size when viewed from the sides of tumbler​

Answer 1

Answer:

A lemon in a glass of water appear bigger than its actual size is due to refraction of light". Reason: Light is refracted as it passes from waterinto air. ... Here, Tumblerwith water acts as convex lens which curves outward in the middle and can focus light rays to magnify object.

Answer 2

Answer:

Below is the answer.

Explanation:

When lemon is placed in the glass of water tumbler it appears bigger as the tumbler acts like a convex lens and places light in the centre highlighting the object in bigger size than usual. Just as convex lenses do in their middle region magnifying any object. The other reason is the refraction of light from the medium of air to medium of water also makes the lemon appear bigger comparatively.