The radii of curvature for a thin convex lens are 10 cm and 15 cm respectively. The focal length of the lens is 12 cm. The refractive index of the lens material is
- 1.4
- 1.8
- 1.5
- 1.2
Answer
(3) 1.5
Solution
For a biconvex lens: R1 = +10 cm, R2 = -15 cm, f = +12 cm
Lens maker's formula: 1f = ( - 1) ( 1R1 - 1R2 )
112 = ( - 1) ( 110 + 115 ) = - 16
- 1 = 0.5
= 1.5
Answer: (3)