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University Physics Volume 3

17th Edition

ISBN:9781938168185

Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

Section: Chapter Questions

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

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