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Two thin lenses have a combined power of \(+9 D\). When they are separated by a distance of \(20 \mathrm{~cm}\), then their equivalent power becomes \(+\frac{27}{5}\) D. Their individual power (in diopter) is respectively

  1. A 2,7
  2. B 1,8
  3. C 4,8
  4. D 3,6
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(D) 3,6

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The correct option is (D).
Given, combined power of the lenses:

On solving equation (1) and (2),
\(P_1=3 D\) and \(P_2=6 D\)
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