Draw a ray diagram to show that the depth of a vessel containing water when seen from above, appears to be less than its real depth.

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When there is no water in the vessel (a) when water is added in the vessel coin appear to be at B than actually the coin is at A. Hence, the coin appear to be raised up in water. i.e. its height appears to be less than actually it is .

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