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For convex lens, the radii of curvatures of the first and second surface are `R_(1) and R_(2)` respectively. Using new Cartesian sign conventions they are

A

`-R_(1),-R_(2)`

B

`-R_(1),+R_(2)`

C

`+R_(1),+R_(2)`

D

`+R_(1),-R_(2)`

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