Ray Optics Question 3

Question 3 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 1)

A convex lens of focal length $40 cm$ forms an image of an extended source of light on a photoelectric cell. A current $I$ is produced. The lens is replaced by another convex lens having the same diameter but focal length $20 cm$. The photoelectric current now is :

(1) $\frac{1}{2}$

(2) 4 I

(3) 2 I

(4) I

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Answer: (4)

Solution:

As amount of energy incident on cell is same so current will remain same.