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A convex lens of focal length \(F\) is placed in contact with a concave lens of focal length \(F\). The equivalent focal length of the combination is

  1. A infinity
  2. B \(F/2\)
  3. C 2 F
  4. D zero
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(A) infinity

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Given, \(f_{1}=F\) and \(f_{2}=-F\) The equivalent focal length of combination of two lenses is \[ \frac{1}{f}=\frac{1}{f_{1}}+\frac{1}{f_{2}}=\frac{1}{F}+\frac{1}{-F}=0 \] or \[ f=\frac{1}{0}=\infty \quad \text{(infinity)} \]
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