A woman on shore standing close to the sea water's edge looks toward the direction of the sea. If her eyes measure 1.525 m above sea level, her visible horizon, neglecting the effect of waves, should be about? a. 4.75 km away b. 0.21 km away c. 0.04 km away d. 22.73 km away e. 1.63 km away

A woman on shore standing close to the sea water's edge looks toward the direction of the sea. If her eyes measure 1.525 m above sea level, her visible horizon, neglecting the effect of waves, should be about? a. 4.75 km away b. 0.21 km away c. 0.04 km away d. 22.73 km away e. 1.63 km away

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Chapter22: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

Section: Chapter Questions

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