Physics

Physics

Problem

A geology student observes a rock sample at the bottom of a container through two layers of protective liquid. The bottom layer is 12 cm12\,\text{cm} thick with refractive index 1.61.6. The top layer is 10 cm10\,\text{cm} thick with refractive index 1.251.25. If the student views the sample from air at a near-normal angle, what is the apparent depth of the rock sample?

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