A Coin Has Been Dropped Inadvertently into a Bucket Full

question 9

Multiple Choice

A coin has been dropped inadvertently into a bucket full of cleaning fluid (n=1.13) .The bottom of the bucket is 15cm beneath the top - how far beneath the surface does the washer therefore APPEAR to be?

• A) 17.0cm
• B) 13.3cm
• C) More information is needed
• D) 7.5cm

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