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Under what condition does a biconvex lens of glass having a certain refractive index act as a plane glass sheet when immersed in a liquid ?

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To determine the condition under which a biconvex lens of glass behaves like a plane glass sheet when immersed in a liquid, we need to analyze the refractive indices involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Refractive Indices**: - Let the refractive index of the glass lens be denoted as \( \mu_g \). - Let the refractive index of the liquid be denoted as \( \mu_l \). ...
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