Question

A luminous point object O is placed at a distance 2R from the spherical boundary separating two transparent media of refractive indices n1 and n2 as shown, where R is the radius of curvature of the spherical surface. If $n_1=\frac{4}{3}, n_2=\frac{3}{2}$ and R =10 cm, the image is obtained at a distance from P equal to

• A. 30 cm in the rarer medium
• B. 30 cm in the denser medium
• C. 18 cm in the rarer medium
• D. 18 cm in the denser medium

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

30 cm in the rarer medium

Answer 2

The correct answer is Option (A) : 30 cm in the rarer medium