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The equation of refraction at a spherical surface is `mu_2/v-mu_1/u=(mu_2-mu_1)/R`
Taking `R=oo`, show that this equation leads to the equation
`(Real depth)/(Apparent depth)=mu_2/mu_1` for fraction at a plane surface.

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