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The apparent depth of a liquid in a vessel is 15 cm, when its real depth is 20 cm. find the refractive index of the liquid.

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To find the refractive index of the liquid based on the given apparent and real depths, follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Given Values**: - Apparent Depth (d') = 15 cm - Real Depth (d) = 20 cm ...
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