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Jatin puts a pencil into a glass container having water and is surprised to see the pencil in a different state.
Name the phenomenon responsible for the change.

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To solve the question, we need to identify the phenomenon that causes the pencil to appear differently when placed in water. Here’s the step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understanding the Situation Jatin places a pencil into a glass container filled with water. He observes that the pencil looks different than it does when it is out of the water. **Hint:** Think about how light behaves when it travels from one medium to another. ### Step 2: Identifying the Change ...
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