A fish is below the surface of still water

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

Problem

A fish is 2.4 m2.4\,\text{m} below the surface of still water. For an observer in air looking vertically down, what is the apparent depth of the fish? (Take refractive index of water n=1.33n=1.33) (a) 1.60 m1.60\,\text{m} (b) 3.19 m3.19\,\text{m} (c) 1.80 m1.80\,\text{m} (d) 0.60 m0.60\,\text{m}

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