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Using the lens formula, we have
1 1 1
= −
30 −2𝑥′ −𝑥′
x’ = 15 cm
Hence distance between object and image = 15 cm
Q) Two plano-concave lenses made of glass of refractive index 1.5 have radii of curvature
20 cm and 30cm. they are placed in contact with curved surface towards
each other and the space between them is filled with liquid of refractive
index 4/3. Find the focal length of the system

Solution: As shown in figure, the system is equivalent to combination of

three lenses in contact
1 1 1 1
= + +
𝐹 𝑓1 𝑓2 𝑓3
By lens maker’s formula
1 𝑛2 1 1
= ( − 1) ( − )
𝑓 𝑛1 𝑅1 𝑅2

1 3 1 1 1
= ( − 1) ( − ) = 𝑐𝑚
𝑓1 2 ∞ 20 40

1 4 1 1 5
= ( − 1) ( − )= 𝑐𝑚
𝑓2 3 20 −30 180

1 3 1 1 −1
= ( − 1) ( − )= 𝑐𝑚
𝑓3 2 −30 ∞ 60
Now
1 1 1 −1 −1
= + + =
𝐹 40 180 60 72

F = -72 cm

Q) A point object is placed at a distance of 12 cm on the axis of convex lens of focal length
10cm. On the other side of the lens, a convex mirror is placed at the distance of 10 cm
from the lens such that the image formed by the combination coincides with the object
itself. What is the focal length of the mirror.?

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