A biconvex lens is formed by using two thin planoconvex lenses, as shown in the figure. The refractive index and radius of curved surfaces are also mentioned in figure. When an object is placed on the left side of lens at a distance of 30 cm from the biconvex lens, the magnification of the image will be : [figure]
- −2
- −2.5
- +2.5
- +2
Answer
(1) −2
Solution
Each part is a plano-convex lens; by the lens maker's formula 1f = ( - 1) 1R (plane face: R = ).
Left part: 1f1 = (1.5 - 1) 115 = 130 cm-1
Right part: 1f2 = (1.2 - 1) 112 = 160 cm-1
Thin lenses in contact: 1f = 1f1 + 1f2 = 130 + 160 = 120 f = 20 cm
Lens formula with u = -30 cm: 1v = 1f + 1u = 120 - 130 = 160
v = +60 cm
m = vu = 60-30 = -2
Answer: (1)