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

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Depth remains the same when viewed normally from above.
In this case, apparent depth is equal to actual depth.

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

Depth remains the same when viewed normally from above. In this case, apparent depth is equal to actual depth.

Depth remains the same when viewed normally from above.
In this case, apparent depth is equal to actual depth.