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Question
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Two thin lenses are in contact and focal length of the combination is 80 cm. If the focal length of one lens is 20 cm, then what would be the power of the other lens?

Solution

Given, 

Focal length of the combination of lens, f = 80 cm = 0.80 m

Focal length, f1 = 20 cm  = 0.20 mP2 = ?

Power of the lens, P = 1f = 10.80 m = 1.25 D

P1 = 1f1 = 10.20 m = 5 D 

Power of the combination o fthe lens, P1+P2 = P 

 P2 = P - P1 = 1.25 - 5 = -3.75 D.