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In the figure shown here, what is the equivalent focal length of the combination of lenses (Assume that all layers are thin)?

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a

-40 cm

b

40 cm

c

-100 cm

d

-50 cm

answer is D.

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This will be a combination of 3 lenses placed in air
1f1=(1.61)1120=0.620cm1f2=(1.51)120120=0.510cm1f3=(1.61)1(20)1=0.620cm
The combined focal length is given by
1feq =1f1+1f2+1f3=0.620+0.510+0.6201feq =0.110feq =100cm

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