Ray Optics and Optical Instruments - Result Question 26

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26. Two similar thin equi-convex lenses, of focal length f each, are kept coaxially in contact with each other such that the focal length of the combination is $F_1$. When the space between the two lenses is filled with glycerin (which has the same refractive index ( $=1.5)$ as that of glass) then the equivalent focal length is $F_2$. The ratio $F_1: F_2$ will be:

======= ####26. Two similar thin equi-convex lenses, of focal length f each, are kept coaxially in contact with each other such that the focal length of the combination is $F_1$. When the space between the two lenses is filled with glycerin (which has the same refractive index ( $=1.5)$ as that of glass) then the equivalent focal length is $F_2$. The ratio $F_1: F_2$ will be:

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(b) $1: 2$

(c) $2: 3$

(d) $3: 4$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 26. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b)

Equivalent focal length in air

$\frac{1}{F_1}=\frac{1}{f}+\frac{1}{f}=\frac{2}{f}$

$\Rightarrow F_1=\frac{f}{2}$

When glycerin is filled inside, it behaves like a concave lens of focal length (-f)

$\therefore \frac{1}{F_2}=\frac{1}{f}+\frac{1}{f}-\frac{1}{f} \quad \Rightarrow F_2=f$

Dividing (i) by (ii), we get

$\frac{F_1}{F_2}=\frac{1}{2}$