Assertion and Reason for Biconvex Lens and Refractive Index – Rankers Physics

Refraction by Spherical Surfaces: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): Biconvex lens can form virtual image of a virtual object. Reason (R): Nature of lens depends on refractive index of surrounding.  
(1) Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
(2) Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Refraction by Spherical Surfaces. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

A biconvex lens can form a virtual image of a virtual object. The nature of a lens (converging/diverging) depends on the refractive index of the lens material relative to the surrounding medium. Therefore, both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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