While this spoon appears to have a broken handle, it is just the result of how the water affects the light. This is an example of:

1. Refraction

   Yes! Refraction bends light as it moves from one substance to another. As the light passes from the water to the air, its path is changed, making it appear that the spoon is broken.

2. Reflection

   No. While some light is reflected from the glass, it is not responsible for the bending of the light.

3. Absorption

   No. The water and glass are both clear, telling us that very little of the light is being absorbed. Absorption does not bend the light.

4. Diffusion

   No. Diffusion is the scattering of light as it is reflected in many different directions. Diffusion would make the image cloudy and blurry.

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