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A lens behaves as a converging lens in air and a diverging lens in water. The refractive index of the material is (refractive index of water `=1.33`)

A

Equal to unity

B

Equal to 1.33

C

Between unity and 1.33

D

Greater than 1.33

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The correct Answer is:
C
Converging lens behave as diverging if `(n)_("medium") gt (n)_("lens")`.
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