A coin lies at the bottom of a swimming pool deep

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

A coin lies at the bottom of a swimming pool

1.2\,\text{m}

deep. If the refractive index of water is

1.33

, how deep below the water surface does the coin appear when viewed normally from above? (a)

1.20\,\text{m}

(b)

0.80\,\text{m}

(c)

0.90\,\text{m}

(d)

1.60\,\text{m}