Can a convergent lens in one medium become divergent in another medium?

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Can a convergent lens in one medium become divergent in another medium?

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answered Jan 20, 2018 by Vikash Kumar (144,729 points) 8 11 21
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Yes, a convergent lens in one medium becomes divergent in another medium when the refractive index of the medium is greater than the refractive index of the material of the lens.

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