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An Introduction

Of the many effects in computer graphics, the water effect is one that will definitely catch the viewer's attention. It simulates the behavior of water when it is disturbed.

This article consists of two parts. The first part describes how the behavior of water is simulated. The second part describes how you can calculate the refraction of light when it hits a transparent surface. Together they provide you with the knowledge to program an eye-catching simulation.

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