Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Geometrical Optics
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Geometrical Optics
Observe the setup illustrated in the figure. The base of the pot...
Observe the setup illustrated in the figure. The base of the pot functions as a reflecting plane mirror, while S represents a small fish and T represents a human eye. The refractive index of the water is . Determine the distance(s) from itself at which the eye observes the image(s) of the fish.

Options
- A below itself, and below itself
- B below itself, and above itself
- C below itself, and below itself
- D below itself, and below itself
Correct answer
D. below itself, and below itself
Step-by-step solution
The eye observes two images of the fish: one formed by direct light rays and the other formed by rays reflected from the mirror at the base.
For the direct image, the real depth of the fish from the water surface is .
The apparent depth of this image from the water surface is .
The distance of this first image from the eye is below the eye.
For the reflected image, the fish is at a distance of above the plane mirror at the base.
The mirror forms a virtual image of the fish at a distance of below the base.
The real depth of this reflected image from the water surface is .
The apparent depth of this reflected image from the water surface is .
The distance of this second image from the eye is below the eye.
For the direct image, the real depth of the fish from the water surface is .
The apparent depth of this image from the water surface is .
The distance of this first image from the eye is below the eye.
For the reflected image, the fish is at a distance of above the plane mirror at the base.
The mirror forms a virtual image of the fish at a distance of below the base.
The real depth of this reflected image from the water surface is .
The apparent depth of this reflected image from the water surface is .
The distance of this second image from the eye is below the eye.