Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Light: Geometric Optics - Questions - Page 671: 9

Answer

Underestimate.

Work Step by Step

See Figure 23-22b. You are likely to underestimate the depth. Light rays that come from the bottom of the pool will bend away from the normal as they enter air and move faster. The source of the rays appears to be higher up, closer to the surface than it actually is.
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