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Name: Problem 2235, Chapter 16: JEE Physics
Uploaded: 2021-11-29T04:47:12-08:00
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Description: A mark at the bottom of the liquid appears to rise by 0.2 m, If depth of the liquid is 2.0 m then refractive index of the liquid is (A) 1.80 (B) 1.60 (C) 1.33 (D) 1.11

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A mark at the bottom of the liquid appears to rise by $0.2 \mathrm{~m}$, If depth of the liquid is $2.0 \mathrm{~m}$ then refractive index of the liquid is (A) $1.80$ (B) $1.60$ (C) $1.33$ (D) $1.11$

   A mark at the bottom of the liquid appears to rise by $0.2 \mathrm{~m}$, If depth of the liquid is $2.0 \mathrm{~m}$ then refractive index of the liquid is
(A) $1.80$
(B) $1.60$
(C) $1.33$
(D) $1.11$

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2 \mathrm{~m}$ less than the actual depth. This means the apparent depth is $2.0 \mathrm{~m} - 0.2 \mathrm{~m} = 1.8 \mathrm{~m}$. Show more…

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A mark at the bottom of the liquid appears to rise by $0.2 \mathrm{~m}$, If depth of the liquid is $2.0 \mathrm{~m}$ then refractive index of the liquid is (A) $1.80$ (B) $1.60$ (C) $1.33$ (D) $1.11$

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Refraction

Refraction is the phenomenon of bending of light as it passes from one medium into another with a different density, causing a change in its speed and direction. This concept is fundamental in understanding how light behaves at interfaces between different substances.

Refractive Index

The refractive index is a dimensionless number that measures how much the speed of light is reduced in a medium compared to its speed in a vacuum. It also determines the extent to which light bends when entering a new medium, and is central to calculations involving optical paths.

Apparent Depth

Apparent depth refers to the perceived position of an object viewed through a medium like water, where the object appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. This effect occurs due to the bending of light rays at the interface, and the ratio of real depth to apparent depth is used to determine the refractive index of the medium.

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