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Why does a spoon appear to be bent when it’s in a glass of water?

Why does a spoon appear to be bent when it’s in a glass of water?
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Why does a spoon appear to be bent when it’s in a glass of water?

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When light goes from one medium to another, it changes angle. This is why it will look bent.
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