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Does the apparent depth of a tank of water change if viewed obliquely? If so,does the apparent depth

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Does the apparent depth of a tank of water change if viewed obliquely? If so,does the apparent depth increases or decreases?

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gemstone

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15 Feb 2011 10:44:45 IST

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yes the apparent depth changes

the apparent depth is less than actual depth

Soumava Ghosh

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8 Jan 2012 00:47:28 IST

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but ref. index=real depth/apparent depthref.index always remains same viewed from from any angle.So app. depth=real depth/ref.indexSo app.depth should not change.....

alok vats

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25 Jan 2012 20:02:24 IST

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yes apparent depth change ...and it is less than that of normal viewing !!!! bcoz in oblique viewing you're viewing from side and more refraction takes place ..... Take reference of ur Nct 12 book Bro ....

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