Question

a coin kept on the base of a jar filled with water appears raised ? Give Reasons.

Answer 1

A coin kept in a vessel filled with water appears to be raised due to phenomenon of refraction so the coin in vessel seems to be raised up.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• A coin kept at the base of a jar filled with water appeared raised due to the phenomenon of refraction of light
• . In this refraction of light when light passes two mediums I.e. glass and water , it slightly bends its path due to which we see the coin raised.