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`STATEMENT-1` A convex lens may be diverging
`STATEMENT -2` The nature of a lens depends upon the refractive incides fo the material of lens and surrounding medium besides geometry.

A

Statement-I is true , Statement -II is true, Statement-II is correct explanation for Statement-I.

B

Statement - I is true, Statement -II is true: Statement -II is NOT a correct explanation for statement -I .

C

Statement-I is true, Statement-II is false.

D

statement-I is false, statement- II is true.

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To solve the question regarding the nature of a convex lens and its dependence on the refractive indices, we can break down the statements and analyze them step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Statement 1**: - Statement 1 claims that "A convex lens may be diverging." - A convex lens is typically known as a converging lens. However, this statement suggests that under certain conditions, a convex lens can behave as a diverging lens. **Hint**: Consider the conditions under which a convex lens might diverge light instead of converging it. 2. **Understanding Statement 2**: - Statement 2 states that "The nature of a lens depends upon the refractive indices of the material of the lens and surrounding medium besides geometry." - This statement is true because the behavior of a lens (whether it converges or diverges light) is influenced by the refractive index of both the lens material and the medium in which it is placed. **Hint**: Think about how the refractive index affects light behavior at the interface of different materials. 3. **Analyzing the Conditions**: - A convex lens will converge light when it is in a medium with a lower refractive index than the lens itself (e.g., air, where the refractive index is approximately 1). - If the lens is placed in a medium with a higher refractive index (e.g., water or another liquid), the lens can behave as a diverging lens because the light rays will bend away from the normal upon entering the lens. **Hint**: Visualize how light rays behave when they pass from one medium to another with different refractive indices. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since Statement 1 is correct under the condition that the lens is in a medium with a higher refractive index than the lens material, it can indeed act as a diverging lens. - Statement 2 accurately explains why Statement 1 is true, as it highlights the importance of refractive indices in determining the nature of the lens. **Final Answer**: Therefore, both statements are true, and Statement 2 is a correct explanation of Statement 1. ### Summary: - **Statement 1**: True (A convex lens can diverge under certain conditions). - **Statement 2**: True (The nature of a lens depends on refractive indices and geometry).
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