Ron fills a beaker with glycerin (n = 1.473)to a depth of 4.0 cm.If he looks straight down through the glycerin surface,he will perceive the liquid to be what apparent depth?

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The apparent depth is calculated using the formula $d' = \frac{d}{n}$, where $d'$ is the apparent depth, $d$ is the real depth, and $n$ is the refractive index of the medium. Substituting the given values, $d' = \frac{4.0\, \text{cm}}{1.473} \approx 2.7\, \text{cm}$.

Ron Fills a Beaker with Glycerin (N = 1