Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-134-98855-8
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Chapter 14 - For Thought and Discussion - Page 270: 9

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It is important to note that water and glass are different mediums, so light travels through them differently. Thus, when going through glass, the light is refracted, thus making the glass visible even though both it and the water are perfectly clear.
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