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A curved surface of radius R separates two medium of refractive indices `mu_(1) "and" mu_(2)` as shown in figures A and B .

Choose the correct statement(s) related to the real image formed by the object O placed at a distance x, as shown in figure A.

A

Real image is always formed irrespective of the position of object `mu_(2) gt mu_(1)`

B

Real image is formed only when x>R

C

Real image is formed due to the convex nature of the interface irrespective of `mu_(1)` and `mu_(2)`

D

None of these

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D

Real image can't be formed always virtual.
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