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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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Infinity
Given, focal length of convex lens,
and focal length of concave lens, .
The focal length of combination, when two lenses are in contact is given by
Substituting given value in Eq. (i). We get
Hence, the equivalent focal length of the combination is infinity.
and focal length of concave lens, .
The focal length of combination, when two lenses are in contact is given by
Substituting given value in Eq. (i). We get
Hence, the equivalent focal length of the combination is infinity.
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