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An equi – convex lens of glass, refractive index 1.5 has focal length 0.4 m in air. Calculate the focal length of the lens when is immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.7. What is the nature of the lens in the liquid?Can someone plz give me the explanation as well?​

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Correct option is

B

8

15

Given,

μ

1

=1.5

F

1

=0.2m

f

2

=(−0.5)

μ

2

=?

Using LENS MAKERS formula and taking RATIOS,

f

2

f

1

=

1

−1)

2

−1)

(−0.5)

0.2

=

(1.5−1)

(

μ

e

1.5

−1)

0.5

0.2×0.5

=(1−

μ

e

1.5

)

μ

e

1.5

=0.8

⇒μ

e

=

8

15



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