Answer:
Refraction of the light by the water caused the apple to appear in a different position
than it actually was.
Explanation:
Light bends when moving from one medium to another, this is the foundation of the refractive index of different media.
Therefore as he attempts to spear an apple in water, he looks at it from air and then Progresses to water, therefore there is a slight bend in the image seen. So therefore he would not be able to aim at the apple in the water except he firsts calculates the angle of refraction as light moves from air to water, taking note of the refractive index
Answer:
This is due to refraction of light rays at water surfaces and air interface, which makes the apple closer to the Ryan than the original position.
Explanation:
The bending of waves of light as it passes from one medium to another due to changes in its speed is called Refraction.
The refractive index of light waves is 1 in air, while in water is 1.33.
Therefore as light rays passes through from the water to the air it bends due to the changes in its speed in the refractive medium (water) to (air) from differences in refractive index, at the water-air interface .Thus the apple appears raised to Ryan(apparent dept) which affects his target.
