A diver in water looks obliquely at an object AB in air. Does the object appear taller, shorter or of the same size as the diver? Show the path of two rays AC and AD starting from the tip of the object as it travels towards the diver in water and hence obtain the image of the object.

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A diver in water looks obliquely at an object AB in air. (i) Does the object appear taller, shorter or of the same size as the diver? (ii) Show the path of two rays AC and AD starting

A diver in water looks obliquely at an object AB in air.

Does the object appear taller, shorter or of the same size as the diver?
Show the path of two rays AC and AD starting from the tip of the object as it travels towards the diver in water and hence obtain the image of the object.

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(i) The object appears taller to the diver.

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