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What is the difference between real depth and apparent depth?

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What is the difference between real depth and apparent depth?

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Sr. No. Real Depth Apparent Depth
1. It is the actual physical distance of an object from the surface of the liquid. It is the virtual or perceived distance of the object from the surface.
2. It remains constant and does not change based on the observer's viewing angle. It changes depending on the refractive index of the liquid and the viewing angle.
3. It is measured directly using a physical scale or a ruler. It is an optical illusion caused by the refraction of light rays at the boundary surface.
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Chapter 4: Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces - EXERCISE [Page 101]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces
EXERCISE | Q 6. | Page 101
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