Optics Question 135
Question: The apparent depth of water in cylindrical water tank of diameter 2R cm is reducing at the rate of x cm/minute when water is being drained out at a constant rate. The amount of water drained in c.c. per minute is (n1 = refractive index of air, n2 = refractive index of water)
[AIIMS 2005]
Options:
A) x p R2 n1/n2
B) x p R2 n2/n1
C) 2 p R n1/n2
D) p R2 x
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Apparent depth
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