$A$ tank is filled with water to a height of $12.5 \, cm$. The apparent depth of a needle lying at the bottom of the tank is measured by a microscope to be $9.4 \, cm$. The refractive index of water is .....

  • A
    $1.03$
  • B
    $1.33$
  • C
    $1.75$
  • D
    $2.09$

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