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

A plano-convex lens (focal length \(f_2,\) refractive index \(\mu _2,\) radius of curvature \(R\) ) fits exactly into a plano-concave lens (focal length \(f_1,\) refractive index \(\mu _1,\) radius of curvature \(R\) ). Their plane surfaces are parallel to each other. Then, the focal length of the combination will be

  1. A \(f_1\,-\,f_2\)
  2. B \(\frac{R}{{{\mu _2} - {\mu _1}}}\)
  3. C \(\frac{{2{f_1}{f_2}}}{{{f_1} + {f_2}}}\)
  4. D \({{f_1} + {f_2}}\)
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(B) \(\frac{R}{{{\mu _2} - {\mu _1}}}\)

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\(\frac{1}{f}=\frac{\left(\mu_{1}-1\right)}{R}+\frac{\left(1-\mu_{2}\right)}{R}\) \(\frac{1}{f}=\frac{\left(\mu_{1}-\mu_{2}\right)}{R}\) \(\Rightarrow \quad \mathrm{f}=\frac{\mathrm{R}}{\mu_{1}-\mu_{2}}\)
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