An equiconvex lens of glass(μg=1.5) of focal length 10 cm is silvered on one side. It will behave like a
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a
Convex mirror of focal length5.0 cm
b
Convex mirror of focal length10.0 cm
c
Convex mirror of focal length20.0 cm
d
Concave mirror of focal length2.5 cm
answer is D.
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For equiconvex lens of glass with μg=1.5, |R1|=|R2|=f=10 cm. Power of silvered lens P=2 PL+PM−1F=2(μ−1)(1R1−1R2)−2R2 =2(1.5−1)(110−1−10)−2−10 =15+15=25F=−2.5 cm.Therefore, equiconvex lens silvered at one face behaves as a concave mirror of focal length 2.5 cm.