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A transparent sphere of radius `R` and refractie index `mu` is kept in air. At what distance from the surface of the sphere shold a point object be placed so as to form a rea image at the same distance from the sphere?

A

`R//mu`

B

`muR`

C

`R/(mu-1)`

D

`R/(mu+1)`

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