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KCET · Physics · Ray Optics

A convex and a concave lens separated by distance are then put in contact. The focal length of the combination

  1. A decreases
  2. B increases
  3. C becomes 0
  4. D remains the same
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(A) decreases

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When two lenses are placed coaxially at a distance from each other, then equivalent focal length ( ) is given by
\[
\frac{1}{F}=\frac{1}{f_{1}}+\frac{1}{f_{2}}-\frac{d}{f_{1} f_{2}}
\]
When the lenses are put together.
\[
\mathrm{d}=0
\]
Hence, the focal length of the combination will decrease.