Question

why does a pencil appear bent when it is partially
dipped in water​

Answer 1

Answer:

A pencil placed in water appears to be bent because of refraction of light. The refraction causes an apparent shift in the position of the part of the pencil within the water.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Due to refraction of light it is the property of light when it passes from rarer to denser medium it bent slightly from the surface of separation that's why we see the pencil bent on water.

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