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Question
A small air bubble in a glass block when seen from above appears to be raised because of ______.
Options
Refraction of light
Reflection of light
Reflection and refraction of light
None of the above
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Solution
A small air bubble in a glass block when seen from above appears to be raised because of refraction of light.
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