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6(a)
A diver in water looks obliquely at an object AB in air.
Does the object appear taller, shorter or of the same size to the diver ?
Topic: Refraction / total internal reflection
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Answer
Exam answer
Taller.
Explanation
An object in air viewed from water appears farther from the interface.
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