A fisherman in a stream 39 cm deep looks downward into the water and sees a rock on the stream bed.How deep does the stream appear to the fisherman? Assume that the index of refraction of the water is 1.33.

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The apparent depth can be calculated using the formula: apparent depth = real depth / refractive index. Here, apparent depth = 39 cm / 1.33 = 29 cm.

A Fisherman in a Stream 39 Cm Deep Looks Downward