Question: A narrow visible-light beam is sent into each cup through the side wall at the same angle of incidence. On the outside of the opposite wall, you record the lateral offset between the beam’s exit point and the straight-line extension of the incident beam in air. Which cup shows the larger offset?
A. Left cup
B. Right cup
C. The same
D. Cannot be determined
Clues:
1. There are two glasses of clear liquid, each with an egg inside.
2. The egg in the left glass is suspended in the liquid.
3. The egg in the right glass is at the bottom of the glass.
4. There is a layer of white, undissolved solid at the bottom of the left glass.
Answer: A
Category: Physics