Consider the following statements:
If a person looks at a coin which is in a bucket of water, the coin will appear to be closer than it really is.
If a person under water looks at a coin above, the water surface, the coin will appear to be at a higher level than it really is.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 alone
(c) 2 alone
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The correct option is:(a) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
When the person looks at a coin which is in a bucket of water, the coin will appear closer and at a higher level than it really is.
µ2 = real depth / apparent depth
