Question

You stand near the edge of a swimming pooland observe through the water an object lying on the bottom of thepool. Which of the following statements correctly describes whatyou see?

Please Choose The apparent depth of the object is less than the real depth. The apparent depth of the object is greater than the real depth. There is no difference between the apparent depth and the actual depth of the object.

Answer 1

refractive index of water=real depth/apparent depth
so apparent depth=real depth/refractive index
as the refractive index of water is 1.33
there will be decrement in the depth
hence it appears as if the depth decreases. so
APPARENT DEPTH OF THE OBJECT IS LESS THAN THE REAL DEPTH.
IS THE CORRECT OPTION.