AIPMT PRELIMS2008Physics-Optics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Physics Lens Combination 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 combination is -

A

f₁ + f₂/2

B

f₁ + f₂/f₁f₂

C

f₁/f₂

D

f₂/f₁

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The power of a combination of lenses in contact is the sum of their individual powers: P = P₁ + P₂ = 1/f₁ + 1/f₂.

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