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A lens behaves as a converging lens in air and diverging lens in water.The refractive index of the material of the lens is

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equal to that of water

B

less than that of waer

C

greater than that of water

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Nothing can be predicted.

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MODERN PUBLICATION-UNIT TEST -06-EXERCISE
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  12. Which of the following is true for rays coming from infinity?

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