To a fish, the 4.20 mm thick aquarium walls appear to be only 3.80 mm thick. What is the index of refraction of the walls?

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Kolton Shah

4 December, 13:54

To a fish, the 4.20 mm thick aquarium walls appear to be only 3.80 mm thick. What is the index of refraction of the walls?

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Briley Barrett · Answer 1

1.105

Explanation:

To find the index of refraction, divide the actual thickness by the thickness it appears to be. This means divide 4.20 by 3.80.

4.20 / 3.80 = 1.105

The index of refraction is 1.105.