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Textbook Solutions for Physics: Principles with Applications

Chapter 23 Problem 94GP

Question

Problem 94GP

(a) Show that if two thin lenses of focal lengths f1 and 12 are placed in contact with each other, the focal length of the combination is given by fT = f1 f2/(f1 + f2). (b) Show that the power P of the combination of two lenses is the sum of their separate powers, P = P1 + P2.

Solution

Solution 94GP:

        We have to find the focal length and power of the combinations of two lens in terms of their individual focal length and its corresponding power.

Step 1 of 3

Concept:

The point where the incident parallel rays come to a focus after reflection is called the focal point of the lens. The distance from the center of the len to the focal point is called focal length, denoted by .

Distance of the object is measured by using the lens equation, which is given as below:

                                        …(A)

Here,    Distance of the object from the optical center

 Distance of the image from the optical center

        The power of a lens having focal length is given by,

                                        …(B)

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Title Physics: Principles with Applications 6 
Author Douglas C. Giancoli
ISBN 9780130606204

(a) Show that if two thin lenses of focal lengths f1 and

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