Two Clear but Non-Mixing Liquids Each of Depth 15 Cm

question 59

Multiple Choice

Two clear but non-mixing liquids each of depth 15 cm are placed together in a glass container.The liquids have refractive indices of 1.75 and 1.33.What is the apparent depth of the combination when viewed from above?

• A)19.8 cm
• B)23.1 cm
• C)17.7 cm
• D)9.9 cm
• E)None of these is correct.

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