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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 9. Ray optics and optical instruments

A lens having refractive index 1.6 has focal length of 12 cm , when it is in air. Find the focal length of the lens when it is placed in water.
(Take refractive index of water as 1.28)

  1. A 355 mm
  2. B 288 mm
  3. C 555 mm
  4. D 655 mm
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(B) 288 mm

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As we know, \(\frac{1}{\mathrm{f}}=\left[\frac{\mu_{\mathrm{L}}}{\mu_{\mathrm{m}}}-1\right]\left[\frac{1}{\mathrm{R}_1}-\frac{1}{\mathrm{R}_2}\right]\) For air \(\mu_{\mathrm{m}}=1\)…
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