The Image of an Object Beneath the Surface of a Medium

question 15

Multiple Choice

The image of an object beneath the surface of a medium of refractive index n > 1 is seen in air by a person looking down on the surface. This image, formed by light rays leaving the flat refractive surface, is

• A) real and closer to the viewer than the object.
• B) virtual and closer to the viewer than the object.
• C) real and farther from the viewer than the object.
• D) virtual and farther from the viewer than the object.
• E) virtual and the same distance from the viewer as the object.

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Definitions:

Detail

An individual feature, fact, or item, often contributing to a larger context or picture.

Dim Light

A low level of illumination that can affect mood and biological processes, such as sleep.

Peripheral Vision

The area of visual perception that occurs outside the central area of focus, allowing one to see objects that are not in the direct line of sight.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that detect and respond to specific substances, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or environmental stimuli.