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The focal length of an equi-concave lens is `3/4` times of radius of curvature of its surfaces. Find the refractive index of the material of lens. Under what condition will this lens behave as a converging lens?

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  • The power of a biconvex lens is 10 dioptre and the radius of curvature of each surface is 10 cm. Then the refractive index of the material of the lens is

    A
    `3/2`
    B
    `4/3`
    C
    `9/8`
    D
    `5/3`
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    C
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    D
    `1.0`
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    A
    act as a convex lens only for the objects that lie on its curved side.
    B
    act as a concave lens for the objects that lie on its curved side.
    C
    act as a convex lens irrespective of the side on which the object lies.
    D
    act as a concave lens irrespective of side on which the object lies.
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