Optics
Apparent Depth
Objects in a denser medium appear closer to the surface due to refraction.
Variables
d_{apparent}m
Apparent depth
d_{real}m
Real depth
nunitless
Refractive index
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Common questions
What is the Apparent Depth formula?
Apparent Depth is written dₐₚₚₐᵣₑₙₜ = frac{dᵣₑₐₗ}{n}. Objects in a denser medium appear closer to the surface due to refraction. It belongs to Optics, under Refraction.
What are the units in dₐₚₚₐᵣₑₙₜ = frac{dᵣₑₐₗ}{n}?
In SI units, d_{apparent} is apparent depth, measured in m; d_{real} is real depth, measured in m; n is refractive index (dimensionless).