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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

Both radii of curvature of a convex lens are 20 cm and refractive index of the material of the lens is 1.5. Rays parallel to the axis of the lens will converge at

Options:

10 cm

20 cm

30 cm

40 cm

Correct Answer:

20 cm

Explanation:

As $\frac{1}{f}=(μ-1)(\frac{1}{R_1}-\frac{1}{R_1})$

$∴\frac{1}{f}=(1.5-1)(\frac{1}{20}-\frac{1}{-20})=\frac{0.5×2}{20}=\frac{1}{20}$

or f = 20 cm i.e., rays will converge at 20 cm from the optical centre of the lens.