Standing at the shore of a still lake, the reflected view of scenery on the far side of the lake is the view you would see if you were upside down with your eye in the line of sight
A) directly beneath you, as far below water level as you are above.
B) at the surface of the water where the light reflects.
C) where it already is.
D) close to the distant shore.
E) none of these

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The correct answer is A because when light reflects off a smooth water surface, it behaves as if it's coming from an image of the scenery located as far below the water level as the actual scenery is above it. This creates a mirror image effect, making it appear as if you're looking at the scenery from a viewpoint upside down and beneath the water, directly opposite your actual position.

Standing at the Shore of a Still Lake, the Reflected