A double convex lens, made of a material of refractive index μ1, is placed inside two liquids of refractive indices mu2andμ3 as shown. mu2>mu1>mu3. A wide, parallel beam of light is incident on the lens from the left. The lens will give rise to
A
a single convergent beam
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B
two different convergent beams
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C
two different divergent beams
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D
a convergent and a divergent beam.
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Solution
The correct option is D a convergent and a divergent beam. As μ2>μ1 the upper half of the lens will becoming
diverging. And the lower half of the lens will becoming converging.