Optical illusion

with refraction

The illusion of the bent nail is a common one.

Explain how this illusion is created using the word refraction in your explanation.

Why do swimming pools appear to be shallower than they are?

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Explain why this trick is possible. Solution

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Clear section of glass. Cancle on one side of the glass placed equal distance from the glass as the burning candle on the other side. Burning candle on the other side of the glass. Reflected image of flame. Unlit candle Burning candle Clear glass