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When you look into a clear pond, a fish may appear to be in a different position than it actually is. What is this caused by?

A. diffraction

B. dispersion

C. refraction

D. reflection,

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Refraction Refraction is when waves are deflected when passing obliquely through the interface between one medium and another or through a medium of varying density. (the pond water)
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