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A printed page is pressed by a glass of water. The refractive index of the glass and water is 1.5 and 1.33, respectively. If the thickness of the bottom of glass is 1 cm and depth of depth of water is 5 cm, how much the page will appear to be shifted if viewed from the top? [JEE ONLINE 25-04-2013]

A)             1.033 cm

B) 3.581 cm

C)             1.3533 cm

D) 1.90 cm

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

[c] Real depth = 5 cm + 1 cm = 6 cm

Apparent depth