water is transparent right, so when we put on the tap or see a waterfall, it turns white, why is that?

Question

water is transparent right, so when we put on the tap or see a waterfall, it turns white, why is that?

In: Physics

Answer 1

in addition to what the other two said, often there is a small mesh called a [faucet areator](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faucet_aerator) on the faucet that breaks the flow and incorporates air in it, this creates the white stream of water.