Does the depth of a tank of water appear to change or remain the same when viewed normally from above? Give reason

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Dear Student,

In this case only reflection will take place. At this angle(called critical angle),there is no refracted ray.since there will be no refraction taking place, depth of tank water will remain same when viewed from the top.

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Does the depth of a tank of water appear to change or remain the same when viewed normally from above? Give reason

Dear Student, In this case only reflection will take place. At this angle(called critical angle),there is no refracted ray.since there will be no refraction taking place, depth of tank water will remain same when viewed from the top. Regards

Dear Student,

In this case only reflection will take place. At this angle(called critical angle),there is no refracted ray.since there will be no refraction taking place, depth of tank water will remain same when viewed from the top.

Regards