A straight glass rod appears to bend when placed in a beaker of water, as illustrated in the diagram.

What is the best explanation of this phenomenon?
A.
Light is refracted as it crosses the air-water interface.

B.
Light is reflected at the air-water interface.

C.
Light travels faster in water than in air.

D.
The water in the beaker is warmer than the air.

A. Light is refracted as it crosses the air-water interface.