College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 22 - Reflection and Refraction of Light - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 775: 27

Answer

$66.7$%

Work Step by Step

From Exercise 25, apparent depth $d^{'}=\frac{d}{n}$ where d is the actual depth. So, required percentage $=\frac{\frac{d}{n}}{d}\times100=\frac{100}{n}$ For oil , n=1.5 Hence. required percentage $=\frac{100}{1.5}=66.7$%
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