A Goldfish Bowl Is Spherical, 8 Cm in Radius

question 24

Multiple Choice

A goldfish bowl is spherical, 8 cm in radius. A goldfish is swimming 3.0 cm from the wall of the bowl. Where does the fish appear to be to an observer outside? The index of refraction of water is 1.33. Neglect the effect of the glass wall of the bowl.

• A)3.3 cm inside the bowl
• B)3.9 cm inside the bowl
• C)3.6 cm inside the bowl
• D)3.0 cm inside the bowl
• E)1.7 cm inside the bowl

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