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A submarine is observed to rise from a real depth off 80 m to 60 m in water. calculate the change in apparent depth.


[Refraction index of water (4)/3]
A
45 m
B
80 m
C
15 m
D
60 m
correct option: c
Refraction index (n)= (Real depth)/App. depth
For 80 m Real depth: (4)/3 = (80)/App. depth
App. dept = (80 x 3)/4 = 60 m
For 60 m real depth; (4)/3 = (60)/ App. depth
App. depth = (60 x 3)/4 = 45 m
∴change in App. depth = 60 -45 = 15 m
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