Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

What is the effect on the focal length of a convex lens when it is immersed in a liquid whose refractive index is equal to refractive index of the lens?

Options:

Focal length will become infinity

Focal length will become zero

Focal length will reduce but not become zero

Focal length remains unchanged

Correct Answer:

Focal length will become infinity

Explanation:

$\frac{1}{f} = (\frac{\mu_2}{\mu_1} - 1)(\frac{1}{R_2} - \frac{1}{R_1})$

Here $\mu_2 =\mu_1$

$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{f} = 0$

$f \rightarrow \infty$

A convex lens is dipped in a liquid whose refractive index is equal to the refractive index of the lens. Then its focal length will. become infinite.