KCET2008PhysicsRay Optics
A convex and a concave lens separated by distance are then put in contact. The focal length of the combination
Options
- Adecreases
- Bincreases
- Cbecomes 0
- Dremains the same
Correct answer
A. decreases
Step-by-step solution
When two lenses are placed coaxially at a distance from each other, then equivalent focal length ( ) is given by 1 F = 1 f₁ + 1 f₂ - d f₁ f₂ When the lenses are put together. d =0 Hence, the focal length of the combination will decrease.