The observer in (Figure 1) is positioned so that the far edge of the bottom of the empty glass (not to scale) is just visible. When the glass is filled to the top with water, the center of the bottom of the glass is just visible to the observer. Part A Find the height, H, of the glass, given that its width is W = 4.4 cm. Express your answer using two significant figures. H= 4.89 cm Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 3 attempts remaining Provide Feedback Figure (< 1 of 1 H. -W-

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The observer in (Figure 1) is positioned so that the far edge of the bottom of the empty
glass (not to scale) is just visible. When the glass is filled to the top with water, the center
of the bottom of the glass is just visible to the observer.
Part A
Find the height, H, of the glass, given that its width is W = 4.4 cm.
Express your answer using two significant figures.
?
H = 4.89
cm
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Transcribed Image Text:The observer in (Figure 1) is positioned so that the far edge of the bottom of the empty glass (not to scale) is just visible. When the glass is filled to the top with water, the center of the bottom of the glass is just visible to the observer. Part A Find the height, H, of the glass, given that its width is W = 4.4 cm. Express your answer using two significant figures. ? H = 4.89 cm Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 3 attempts remaining Provide Feedback Figure 1 of 1 H W-
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