Refraction causes objects submerged in water to appear less deep than they actually are. The fish in the figure below has an apparent depth of 1.35 m. Calculate its actual depth (in m). HINT Apparent Depth Actual Depth i 1.99 m ! 2.78 x m

Refraction causes objects submerged in water to appear less deep than they actually are. The fish in the figure below has an apparent depth of 1.35 m. Calculate its actual depth (in m). HINT Apparent Depth Actual Depth i 1.99 m ! 2.78 x m

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Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

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Problem 8CQ: Exp1ain why an object in water always appears to be at a depth shallower than it actually is?

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Refraction causes objects submerged in water to appear less deep than they actually are. The fish in the figure below has an apparent depth of 1.35 m. Calculate its actual depth (in m).
HINT
Apparent
Depth
Actual
Depth
i 1.99 m !
2.78
x m

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