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A small object lies at the bottom of a transparent vessel containing two immiscible liquid layers, AA and BB. Layer AA (top) has a real thickness of 7.0 cm7.0\text{ cm} and a refractive index of 1.401.40. Layer BB (bottom) has a real thickness of 8.0 cm8.0\text{ cm} and a refractive index of 1.601.60. Calculate the apparent displacement of the object, in centimeters, when viewed vertically from directly above.

Cevap: 5 cm

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The apparent displacement of the object is 5.0 cm5.0\text{ cm}.
For multiple refractive layers viewed normally, the total apparent depth is the sum of individual layer apparent depths: 7.01.40+8.01.60=5.0+5.0=10.0 cm\frac{7.0}{1.40} + \frac{8.0}{1.60} = 5.0 + 5.0 = 10.0\text{ cm}. Subtracting this total apparent depth from the total real depth of 15.0 cm15.0\text{ cm} gives an apparent vertical shift (displacement) of 5.0 cm5.0\text{ cm}.

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1
Calculate the apparent depth of the top liquid layer (Layer A)
Apparent depth of Layer A = 5.0 cm5.0\text{ cm}
Apparent depth for a single medium is obtained by dividing real depth by its refractive index: 7.01.40=5.0 cm\frac{7.0}{1.40} = 5.0\text{ cm}.
2
Calculate the apparent depth of the bottom liquid layer (Layer B)
Apparent depth of Layer B = 5.0 cm5.0\text{ cm}
Apparent depth for Layer B is 8.01.60=5.0 cm\frac{8.0}{1.60} = 5.0\text{ cm}.
3
Calculate total real depth and total apparent depth
Total real depth = 15.0 cm15.0\text{ cm}; Total apparent depth = 10.0 cm10.0\text{ cm}
Depths in composite media are additive.
4
Calculate vertical apparent displacement
Apparent displacement = 5.0 cm5.0\text{ cm}
Displacement is the difference between total real depth and total apparent depth: 15.0 cm10.0 cm=5.0 cm15.0\text{ cm} - 10.0\text{ cm} = 5.0\text{ cm}.

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Refraction through composite media and vertical apparent displacement
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