JAMB - Physics (1991 - No. 24)

A trough 12.0cm deep is filled with water of refractive index \(\frac{4}{3}\). By how much would a coin at the bottom of the trough appear to be displaced when viewed vertically from above the water surface?
3.0cm
6.0cm
9.0cm
16.0cm

Explanation

\(\frac{4}{3}\) = \(\frac{12}{\text {Apparent depth}}\)

Apparent depth = 9cm

Height by which coin is raised = 12 - 9

= 3cm

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