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A converging lens having magnitude of focal length as f1 is kept coaxially in contact with a diverging lens having magnitude of focal length as f2. The focal length of the combination would be:

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Options:
  • A f1f2f1-f2
  • B

      f 1 + f 2 f 1 f 2

  • C

      f 1 f 2 f 1 f 2

  • D

      f 1 f 2 f 1 + f 2

Solution:
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The correct answer is: f1f2f1-f2

We have to consider sign convention as only magnitude of focal length is given.

If  f 1  is focal length of convex (converging) lens and   f 2  is focal length of concave (diverging) lens. Then their equivalent focal length F would be

 1F=1f1+1-f2=f2f1f1f2  [1F=1f1+1f2] F=f1f2f2f1

 

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