Apparent Distance Calculator

Calculate Apparent Distance



Formula

The formula to calculate the Apparent Distance (AD) is:

\[ \text{AD} = \frac{\text{RD}}{\text{RI}} \]

Where:

What is Apparent Distance?

Apparent distance is the perceived distance of an object when viewed through a medium with a different refractive index than air. This concept is crucial in optics and helps explain phenomena like the bending of light when it passes through water or glass.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{AD} = \frac{10}{1.33} \approx 7.52 \]

The Apparent Distance (AD) is approximately 7.52 ft.