AIPMT MAIN2008Physics-Optics

AIPMT MAIN 2008 Physics Lens Power MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Two thin lenses of focal lengths f₁ and f₂ are in contact and coaxial. The power of the combinations is

A

f₁ + f₂

B

f₁f₂ / (f₁ + f₂)

C

f₁f₂ / 2

D

(f₁ + f₂) / 2

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The power of a combination of lenses in contact is given by the sum of their individual powers. Since power P = 1/f, the combined power is P = 1/f₁ + 1/f₂.

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