Question

what is the definiton of apparent depth?

Answer 1

apparent depth. [ə′pa·rənt ′depth] (optics) The depth of the image of an object submerged in a transparent medium; it is reduced from the real depth of the object by a factor equal to the relative index of refraction of the medium with respect to air.

1. The deflection of a wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes obliquely from one medium into another having a different index of refraction.
2. Astronomy The apparent change in position of a celestial object caused by the bending of light rays as they enter Earth's atmosphere.




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Answer 2

the depth of the image of an object submerged in a transparent medium;it is reduced from the real depth of the object by a factor equal to the relative index of refraction of the medium with respect to air.