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Two lenses of power \(-15 \mathrm{D}\) and \(+5 \mathrm{D}\) are in contact with each other. The focal length of the combination is

  1. A \(-0.1 \mathrm{~cm}\)
  2. B \(-10 \mathrm{~cm}\)
  3. C \(-20 \mathrm{~cm}\)
  4. D \(+10 \mathrm{~cm}\)
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(B) \(-10 \mathrm{~cm}\)

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\(P=\frac{1}{f}\)
For combination of lenses,
\(\mathrm{P}=\mathrm{P}_1+\mathrm{P}_2\)
Given: \(P_1=-15 \mathrm{D}\) and \(P_2=+5 F\)
\(\begin{array}{ll}
\therefore \quad & P=-10 D \\
& \Rightarrow f=-\frac{1}{10} \mathrm{~m} \\
\therefore \quad & f=-10 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{array}\)
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