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Putting a straw in a glass of water can often make the straw look broken, even though it is in perfect condition. Which of the following best explains why this happens?

A. The light creates heat in the water causing the straw to look different.

B. The light bends in the water causing the straw to look different.

C. The light reflects in the water causing the straw to look different.

D. The light is absorbed in the water causing the straw to look different.

User Dejo
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Step-by-step explanation:

B. The light bends in the water causing the straw to look different.

This happens due to the refraction of light.

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