Two refracting media are separated by a spherical interface as shown in the figure. $PP'$ is the principal axis, $\mu_1$ and $\mu_2$ are the refractive indices of the medium of incidence and the medium of refraction respectively. Then:

  • A
    if $\mu_2 > \mu_1$, then there cannot be a real image of a real object.
  • B
    if $\mu_2 > \mu_1$, then there cannot be a real image of a virtual object.
  • C
    if $\mu_1 > \mu_2$, then there cannot be a virtual image of a virtual object.
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(C)$

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