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A concave lens of refractive index 1.5 is immersed in a medium of refractive index 1.65. What is the nature of the lens ?

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To determine the nature of the concave lens when it is immersed in a medium of higher refractive index, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Refractive Indices**: - Refractive index of the concave lens (μ_lens) = 1.5 - Refractive index of the medium (μ_medium) = 1.65 ...
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