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If a stamp is placed under 3 mm of glass with an index of refraction of 1.5, how far below the top of the surface of the glass does the image of the stamp appear?

Does the index of refraction come into play somewhere?

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In several sentences, the problem is explained. Optics problems for stamps placed under glass is determined. The index of refraction is given.

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The image of the stamp will be at a depth of 3 mm and not affected by the index of refraction. ...

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