A convex lens of power +6 dipotre is placed in contact with a concave lens of power −4 dioptre. What will be the nature and focal length of this combination?
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a
Concave, 25cm
b
Convex, 50cm
c
Concave,20cm
d
Convex, 100cm
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
Power of combination = (6−4)D=2D Power =100f(in cm) 2=100f(in cm) Or f(in cm)=50 Since the net power is positive, therefore the combination shall behave like a convex lens.