terpretation of ray diagrams 2MAADAKI YAR 10 O 3. Suppose that a pencil were held vertically at the back of a circular beaker of water, as shown. (The portion of the pencil below the surface of the water is not shown.) Note: The center of the beaker is marked by an "X." Is the image of the bottom of the pencil closer to, farther from, or the same distance from the observer as the top of the pencil? Sketch a qualitatively correct ray diagram to support your Top of pencil Circular beaker of water Pencil answer. Eye Front view Cross-sectional top view