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A convex lens made of material of refractive index `n_1` is placed inside two liquids of refractive indices `n_2` and `n_3` as shown
`(n_2 > n_1 > n_3)`. Parallel beam of light is incident on it. The lens will give rise to

A

single convergent beam

B

two different convergent beams

C

two different divergent beams

D

a convergent and a divergent beam.

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