Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (Chs 1-42) Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (4th Edition)
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Chapter 34, Problem 5CQ
A fish in an aquarium with flat sides looks out at a hungry cat. To the fish, does the distance to the cat appear to he less than the actual distance, the same as the actual distance, or more than the actual distance? Explain.
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