The optical density of turpentine is higher

Question:

The optical density of turpentine is higher than that of water while its mass density is lower. The figure shows a layer of turpentine floating over water in a container. For which one of the four rays incident on turpentine in the figure, the path shown is correct?

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

 

Solution:

(b) 2

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