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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

An achromatic convergent doublet of two lenses in contact has a power of +2D. The convex lens has power +5D. What is the ratio of the dispersive powers of the convergent and divergent lenses?

Options:

2 : 5

3 : 5

5 : 2

5 : 3

Correct Answer:

3 : 5

Explanation:

The condition for achromatism is

$\omega_1 P_1+\omega_2 P_2=0$

$\omega_1 P_1=-\omega_2 P_2 \Rightarrow \frac{\omega_1}{\omega_2}=\frac{P_2}{P_1}$

Now, $P_1+P_2=2 D$ or $5+P_2=2$ or $P_2=-3 D$

∴ $\frac{\omega_1}{\omega_2}=-\frac{-3}{5}=\frac{3}{5}$