A concave-convex lens of refractive index 1.5 and the radii of curvature of its surfaces are 30 cm and 20 cm, respectively. The concave surface is upwards and is filled with a liquid of refractive index 1.3. The focal length of the liquid-glass combination will be
- 70011 cm
- 60011 cm
- 80011 cm
- 50011 cm
Answer
(2) 60011 cm
Solution
Glass lens (concave surface R = 30 cm, convex surface R = 20 cm, both centres on the same side):
1fg = (1.5 - 1) ( 120 - 130 ) = 0.5 160 = 1120
Liquid filling the concave surface forms a plano-convex lens of radius 30 cm:
1fl = (1.3 - 1) ( 130 - 1 ) = 0.330 = 1100
Combination in contact: 1F = 1120 + 1100 = 5 + 6600 = 11600
F = 60011 cm
Answer: (2)