The reflection and refraction of the water make it visible. The water is clear so some light will pass through but some is relected off (like a mirror) catching your eye. Everything that is visible is visible because of the light that bounces off of it.
2007-03-04 16:22:54
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answered by MB 1
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The drop has a bent surface, like a lens, refracting the light which hits the water droplet.
And the water (inside the drop) bends light.
2007-03-05 00:22:32
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answer #2
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answered by Sci Nerd 2
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While water is transparent, its index of refraction is quite high, so a teardrop-shaped drop actually reflects and refracts quite a bit of light. If raindrops fell as thin sheets perpendicular to your line of sight, they might wind up invisible.
2007-03-05 00:21:29
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answered by arbiter007 6
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It wil distort / alter the light shining through it, since it is transparent.
2007-03-05 00:32:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Water bends light.
2007-03-05 00:21:34
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answered by Anonymous
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Loose particles settling on the surface. Besides it's transluscent.
2007-03-05 00:22:41
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answered by anton t 7
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refraction
2007-03-05 00:20:50
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answered by Pop 3
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