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Post-UTME Physics 2019 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A pin at the bottom of a beaker filled with water appears to be at a depth of 9 cm when viewed vertically from above. If the refractive index of water is 4/3, calculate the real depth of the water in the beaker.

  • A. 6.75cm
  • B. 10.33cm
  • C. 12.00cmCorrect
  • D. 15.75cm

Explanation

Real depth = apparent depth x refractive index = 9 x 4/3 = 12.00cm.

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