A pond of depth 20cm Is filled with water Of refractive index 4/3 Calculate the Apparent depth of pond

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Apparent depth = depth/(R.I) = 20/(4/3) = 20 x (3/4) = 15 cm

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A pond of depth 20cm Is filled with water Of refractive index 4/3 Calculate the Apparent depth of pond

Dear Student Apparent depth = depth/(R.I) = 20/(4/3) = 20 x (3/4) = 15 cm Regards

Dear Student

Apparent depth = depth/(R.I) = 20/(4/3) = 20 x (3/4) = 15 cm

Regards