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An under-water swimmer cannot see very c...

An under-water swimmer cannot see very clearly even in absolutely clear water because of

A

absorption of light in water

B

scattering of light in water

C

reduction of speed of light in water

D

change in the focal length of eye lens

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D
The eye lens is surrounded by a different medium than air. This will change the focal length of the eyes lens. The eye cannot accommodate all images as it would do in air.
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