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Textbook Solutions for Physics: Principles with Applications

Chapter 23 Problem 87

Question

\((a)\) Show that if two thin lenses of focal lengths \(f_1\) and \(f_2\) are placed in contact with each other, the focal length of the combination is given by \(f_\mathrm T=f_1f_2/(f_1+f_2)\).

\((b)\) Show that the power \(P\) of the combination of two lenses is the sum of their separate powers, \(P=P_1+P_2\).

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The first step in solving 23 problem number 87 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: \((a)\) Show that if two thin lenses of focal lengths \(f_1\) and \(f_2\) are placed in contact with each other, the focal length of the combination is given by \(f_\mathrm T=f_1f_2/(f_1+f_2)\).\((b)\) Show that the power \(P\) of the combination of two lenses is the sum of their separate powers, \(P=P_1+P_2\).
From the textbook chapter Light: Geometric Optics you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Physics: Principles with Applications 7 
Author Douglas C. Giancoli
ISBN 9780321625922

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

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