See an object clearly in fluid like water

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Objects are visible in fluids like water due to the transparency of the liquid, which allows light to pass through without significant obstruction. Refraction, the bending of light rays, plays a role primarily when viewing at sharp angles but is not the main reason for visibility. Even with slight movements, clarity is maintained because the light continues to transmit effectively through the fluid. The discussion highlights the importance of both transparency and light behavior in visual perception underwater. Understanding these principles enhances comprehension of how we observe objects in aquatic environments.
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Why do we able to see an object clearly in fluid like water, even if the object is doing a slight movement we are able to see from long distance,for examle in the fish aquerium.

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I think so that this is due to refraction of the light or due to some natural property of liquid.
 
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Kaustubh sri said:
Why do we able to see an object clearly in fluid like water, even if the object is doing a slight movement we are able to see from long distance,for examle in the fish aquerium.

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I think so that this is due to refraction of the light or due to some natural property of liquid.

Refreaction is just a BENDING of the light rays and has nothing to do with why we can see things in water, unless you are talking specifically about where you are looking at a sharp angle to the water. Is that what you mean?

TRANSPARENCY is the reason we are able to see things in "clear" fluids such as water and glass and air.
 
Ok i get it. Thanks man.
 

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