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Q: Why do objects underwater seem to be bigger and nearer than in reality?
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How do you round 9.06 to the nearest whole number?

The two whole numbers on either side of 9.06 are 9 (smaller than 9.06) and 10 (bigger than 9.06). Of the two, 9 is nearer and so that is the answer.


What is the gravitational potential at infinity?

With potential energy, what matters is the difference in potential energy, not the energy in absolute terms. To simplify calculations, the gravitational potential at infinity is arbitrarily set to zero. This gives objects that are nearer than infinity (to any object that attracts them gravitationally), a negative potential energy.With potential energy, what matters is the difference in potential energy, not the energy in absolute terms. To simplify calculations, the gravitational potential at infinity is arbitrarily set to zero. This gives objects that are nearer than infinity (to any object that attracts them gravitationally), a negative potential energy.With potential energy, what matters is the difference in potential energy, not the energy in absolute terms. To simplify calculations, the gravitational potential at infinity is arbitrarily set to zero. This gives objects that are nearer than infinity (to any object that attracts them gravitationally), a negative potential energy.With potential energy, what matters is the difference in potential energy, not the energy in absolute terms. To simplify calculations, the gravitational potential at infinity is arbitrarily set to zero. This gives objects that are nearer than infinity (to any object that attracts them gravitationally), a negative potential energy.


Is 5 nearer to 10 or zero?

It is nearer to 10 because you would round up 5 to 10 to the nearest ten


Is 13 is nearest to 12?

No. 12.5 is nearer. But 12.5 is not the nearest because 12.05 is nearer. But again, 12.05 is not the nearest because 12.005 is nearer. Rational (and real) numbers are infinitely dense. That means that there are infinitely many numbers between any two numbers and so NO number is nearest to any other: it is always possible to find infinitely many numbers that are nearer.


Is 499 nearer to 100 or a 1000?

100

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Why does distant objects appear to shift more than the nearer objects?

Distant objects appear to shift more than nearer objects due to the phenomenon known as parallax. As our viewpoint changes, the angle at which we see distant objects changes more significantly compared to nearer objects, resulting in a greater apparent shift. This effect is commonly observed when viewing objects from a moving vehicle or when comparing the position of objects at different distances.


Why is it written on the side rear view mirror that objects are nearer than they appear?

Because they are.


Which instrument could be used to make distant objects seem larger and nearer?

Telescope


If the bat moves nearer to the garage wall what will happen to the size of its shadow?

the shadow get bigger.


What is bigger 0.05 or 0.075?

0.075 is bigger (nearer 1.0) than 0.05


When The screen is moved nearer to the pinhole?

the image will appear a bit bigger than the normal image


What is painter's algorithm?

An algorithm used for painting 3D scenes to a 2D plane (like a computer screen or piece of paper).In brief, it sorts the elements of the scene by distance from the viewer, and paints the most remote objects first. Then nearer objects will be painted on top of more remote objects, and you don't need to calculate which parts of the remote scenery would be visible and which would be hidden behind nearer objects.The algorithm got the name because it is similar to how human painters (of pictures, not houses) paint the background first and nearer objects like people on top of the background.See related link.


Why are shadows made bigger when moving only the torchlight?

It is due to the angle and position of the torchlight relative to the object casting the shadow. The nearer the torchlight is to the object, the bigger the shadow that the object casts.


Which number is bigger 3.01 or 3.1?

the answer is 3.1 because it is nearer tothe next hole number


What is a word that means an object that makes distant objects appear nearer and larger?

The word you're looking for is "telescope." Telescopes use lenses or mirrors to magnify distant objects and make them appear closer and clearer for observation.


How can you make a shadow bigger?

If you put your object further backwards your shadow will become bigger but if you put your object more forwards your shadow will become smaller!


What part of speech is nearer?

"Nearer" is an adjective.