Question: A flint glass plate (n = 1.66) rests on the bottom of an aquarium tank. The plate is 8.00 cm thick (vertical dimension) and covered
A flint glass plate (n = 1.66) rests on the bottom of an aquarium tank. The plate is 8.00 cm thick (vertical dimension) and covered with water (n = 1.33) to a depth of 12.0 cm. Calculate the apparent thickness of the plate as viewed from above the water. (Assume nearly normal incidence of light rays.)
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