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Due to _ the depth of an optically denser medium appears to be _ than its real depth.

A

Reflection , more

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Refraction , more

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Reflection , less

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D

Refraction , less

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Solution

The correct option is D
Refraction , less

Due to refraction the depth of an optically denser medium appears to be less than its real depth.

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