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A convex lens is made of a material having refractive index 1.2. Both the surface of the lens are convex. If it is dipped into water `(mu=1.33)` it will behave like

A

a convergent lens

B

a divergent lens

C

a rectangular slab

D

a prism

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HC VERMA-GEOMETRICAL OPTICS-Objective -1
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  13. A symmetric doule convex lens is cut in two equal parts by a plane per...

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