 An object placed in a denser medium when

viewed from ararer medium,appears to be

at a depth lesser than its real depth.This is
because of refraction of light.
Shift = Real depth –
Apparent depth
Refractive index aµm
= real depth

apparent depth
 Refractive Index:-
Higher the refractive index of the
medium,more is the shift.
 Thickness of the medium:-
Thicker the medium,more is the shift.
 Colour or wavelength:-
Shift increases with decrease in wavelength
Shift is more for violet than red.