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MHT CET · Physics · Ray Optics

A biconvex lens \(\left(\mathrm{R}_1=\mathrm{R}_2=30\right)\) has focal length equal to the focal length of concave mirror. The radius of curvature of concave mirror is
[Refractive index of material of lens \(=1.6]\)

  1. A 30 cm
  2. B 40 cm
  3. C 50 cm
  4. D 20 cm
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(C) 50 cm

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For a biconvex lens
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \frac{1}{\mathrm{f}}=(\mu-1)\left(\frac{1}{\mathrm{R}_1}-\frac{1}{\mathrm{R}_2}\right) \\
& =(1.6-1)\left(\frac{1}{30}+\frac{1}{30}\right) \\
& =0.6 \times \frac{2}{30}=\frac{1.2}{30} \\
& \mathrm{f}=\frac{30}{1.2}=25 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Radius of concave mirror \(=2 \mathrm{f}=50 \mathrm{~cm}\)