NEET2026PhysicsChapterActual
A plano-convex lens made of a material with a refractive index of 1.6 has a power of +4.0 D . What is the radius of curvature of its curved surface?
Options
- A15 cm
- B30 cm
- C40 cm
- D0.15 cm
Correct answer
A. 15 cm
Step-by-step solution
Using the lens maker's formula: P = ( - 1) ( 1 R₁ - 1 R₂ ) For a plano-convex lens, the radius of curvature of the plane surface is infinity. Let R₁ = R and R₂ = . P = - 1 R Given P = +4.0 D and = 1.6 : 4.0 = 1.6 - 1 R 4.0 = 0.6 R R = 0.6 4.0 = 0.15 m R = 15 cm Answer: 15 cm