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Derive the relation between object distance (u) and image distance (v) in terms of

refractive index of the medium (n) and the radius of curvature (R) of the spherical
surface.

OM = u = object distance ON = incident ray

MI = v = image distance NI = refracted ray

MC = R = radius of curvature NC = normal &

Angle i = angle of incidence n1, n2 are the refractive indices

Angle r = angle of refraction From the figure for small angles

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