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GUJCET · Physics · Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

A plano convex lens is made of material having refractive index 1.5. The radius of curvature of surface is 60 cm . The focal length of the lens is ________ cm .

  1. A -60
  2. B 120
  3. C 60
  4. D -120
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(B) 120

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(B) 120
from lens maker formula,
\(
\begin{aligned}
\frac{1}{f} & =(n-1)\left(\frac{1}{\mathrm{R}_{1}}-\frac{1}{\mathrm{R}_{2}}\right) \\
\therefore \frac{1}{f} & =(1.5-1)\left(\frac{1}{\infty}-\frac{1}{-60}\right) \\
\therefore \frac{1}{f} & =0.5 \times \frac{1}{60} \\
\therefore f & =120 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)