A coin immersed in the bottom of the tan

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

A coin immersed in the bottom of the tank appears to be raised. What is the phenomenon responsible?

Options:

TIR

Refraction

Reflection

Scattering

Correct Answer:

Refraction

Explanation:

Here the light travels from rarer(air) to denser(water), causing the refracted ray to deflect towards the normal causing the coin to appear raised.