A Solid Glass Sphere with a Radius of 5

question 16

Multiple Choice

A solid glass sphere with a radius of 5.00 cm and index of refraction of 1.52 has a small coin embedded 3.00 cm from the front surface of the sphere.For the viewer looking at the coin through the glass,at what distance from the front surface of the glass does the coin's image appear to be located?

• A)2.48 cm
• B)3.20 cm
• C)5.00 cm
• D)6.85 cm

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