QUESTIONS
Kumar Mittal Physics Solutions for Exercise - QUESTIONS
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Questions from QUESTIONS with Hints & Solutions
To a fish underwater viewing obliquely, does a fisherman standing on the bank of a lake appear taller or shorter than his actual height?

A rod immersed partially and obliquely in water appears to be bent. Explain.

The sun begins to be seen a little before it rises and continues to be seen for several minutes after it has actually set. Explain.

Sun (or moon), when near the horizon, appears elliptical and not circular. Explain why?

Why do stars appear twinkling?

An empty test-tube dipped obliquely into water appears silvery, when viewed in a suitable direction. Why?

The refractive index of diamond is much greater than that of glass. Does diamond cutter use this fact?

Draw a diagram to show how an image is produced by a pair of total reflecting prisms arranged as in a periscope.
