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A convex lens of focal length ‘f’ is placed in contact with a concave lens of the same focal length. The equivalent focal length of the combination is
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Options:
  • A f
  • B Infinity
  • C f2
  • D Zero
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Infinity
Given, focal length of convex lens, f1=f
and focal length of concave lens, f2=-f .
The focal length of combination, when two lenses are in contact is given by
1f=1f1+1f2
Substituting given value in Eq. (i). We get
1f=1f-1f=0f=
Hence, the equivalent focal length of the combination is infinity.

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