Q.

The effective focal length of the lens combination shown in the figure is “-60cm”.  The radii of curvature of the curved surfaces of the plano-convex lenses are 12cm each and the refractive index of the material of the lens is 1.5. The refractive index of the liquid is
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a

1.33

b

1.42

c

1.53

d

1.60

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

We use the lens formula for a combination of lenses,  1f =2f1+1f2
Where,    1f1=(μ 1)(1R)                                      1f2=(μL1)(2R)
Substituting the values of f= -60, R=12 and  μ=1.5
We get  μL=1.6
 

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