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If a substance is behaving as convex len...

If a substance is behaving as convex lens in air and concave
lens in water then which one of the following is its refractive
index?

A

Smaller than air

B

Greater than both air and water

C

Greater than air but less than water

D

Almost equal to water

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
As `(n)_(liquid) gt (n)_("lens")`
Lens property changes.
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