A biconvex lens is formed by using a piece of plastic(n=1.70).
The radius of the front surface is 20 cm and theradius of the back
surface is 30 cm. What is the focal lengthof the lens?

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Answer:

[tex]f =17.15\ cm[/tex]

Explanation:

given,

refractive index of lens, n = 1.70

Radius of curvature of front surface. R₁ = 20 cm

Radius of curvature of the back surface, R₂ = 30 cm

focal length= ?

[tex]\dfrac{1}{f}=(n-1)(\dfrac{1}{R_1}-\dfrac{1}{R_2})[/tex]

    R₁ = +20 cm

    R₂ = -30 cm

    n = 1.70

[tex]\dfrac{1}{f}=(1.70-1)(\dfrac{1}{20}-\dfrac{1}{-30})[/tex]

[tex]\dfrac{1}{f}=0.70 \times 0.0833[/tex]

[tex]f = \dfrac{1}{0.7 \times 0.0833}[/tex]

[tex]f =17.15\ cm[/tex]

the focal length of the lens is equal to 17.15 cm

The focal length of the lens is f=17.15 cm.

Given:

Refractive index of lens, n = 1.70

Radius of curvature of front surface. R₁ = 20 cm

Radius of curvature of the back surface, R₂ = 30 cm

To find:

focal length= ?

[tex]\frac{1}{f}= (n-1)(\frac{1}{R_1} -\frac{1}{R_2})[/tex]

R₁ = +20 cm

R₂ = -30 cm

n = 1.70

On substituting these values, we will get:  

[tex]\frac{1}{f} =(1.70-1)(\frac{1}{20} -\frac{1}{-30} )\\\\\frac{1}{f} =0.70*0.0833\\\\f=17.15 cm[/tex]

Therefore, the focal length of the lens is equal to 17.15 cm.

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