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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Ray Optics

The radii of curvature of a double convex lens are 4 cm and 8 cm. If the refractive index of the material of the lens is 1.5, the focal length of the lens is nearly

  1. A 16 cm
  2. B 12.11 cm
  3. C 7.33 cm
  4. D 5.33 cm
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(D) 5.33 cm

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From Lens maker's formula, 1f=μ2μ1-11R1-1R2⇒1f=1.51-110.04-1-0.08⇒f=5.33 cm