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An athlete standing waist-deep in a swimming pool appears to have short legs because of the light__?

A

diffraction

B

refraction

C

reflection

D

interference

correct option: b

Because the refractive index of water is greater than that of air the athlete's legs appear to be short while standing in the pool due to refraction.

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