A travelling microscope is focused on a mark on a table. If a glass block...
PHYSICS
WAEC 2006
A travelling microscope is focused on a mark on a table. If a glass block of thickness 18.0cm is placed on the mark by how many centimeters will the microscope be moved upwards so as to focus the mark once again? [refractive index of glass = 1.5] A travelling microscope is focused on a mark on a table. If a glass block of thickness 18.0cm is placed on the mark by how many centimeters will the microscope be moved upwards so as to focus the mark once again? [refractive index of glass = 1.5]
- A. 27cm
- B. 24cm
- C. 9cm
- D. 6cm
Correct Answer: D. 6cm
Explanation
Apparent depth = \(\frac{\text{thickness}}{\text{refractive index}}\)
= \(\frac{18}{1.5} = 12cm\)
Upward adjustment = 18 - 12
= 6cm
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