Ch-09:Ray Optics

Lect 23
 Today’s Goal

Lens Maker’s Formula

Lens Maker’s Formula
Derivation:
𝟏 𝒏𝒍 𝟏 𝟏
= −𝟏 −
𝒇 𝒏𝒎 𝑹𝟏 𝑹𝟐

𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
= −
𝒇 𝒗 𝒖
Q) The radius of curvature of each face of biconcave lens,
made of glass of refractive index 1.5 is 30 cm. Calculate the
focal length of the lens in air.

a) ∞
b) 0
c) -30 cm
d) -60 cm
Q) The radii of curvature of the faces of a double convex lens
are 10 cm and 15 cm.If focal length is 12 cm,what is the
refractive index of glass?

a) 1.33
b) 1.50
c) 1.66
d) 2.00
Q) Refractive Index of lens=1.5.Find f

a) 5 cm
b) 10 cm
c) 20 cm
d) 40 cm
Q) Fig shows a thin lens with centres of curvature C1 and
C2.Find its focal length. Take μ=1.5

a) 15 cm
b) 20 cm
c) 30 cm
d) 40 cm
Q) A convexo concave diverging lens has R.I 1.5 and focal length 24
cm,when kept in air.If Radius of one surface is double the other.Find
radii of surfaces.

a) 2 cm,4 cm
b) 3 cm, 6 cm
c) 5 cm, 10 cm
d) 6 cm,12 cm
Q) A convex lens of refractive index 1.5 have focal length
20 cm when kept in air. Find the focal length & nature of
same lens, when kept in a liquid of refractive index 2.

a) 40 cm
b) 40/3 cm
c) -40 cm
d) -40/3 cm
Note: If a lens is immersed in a liquid whose
refractive index :-
Q) The focal length of a glass convex lens in air is 15
cm.Calculate its focal length,when it is totally immersed in
water. Given aμw=4/3 and aμg=1.5

a) 10 cm
b) 60 cm
c) - 30 cm
d) 15 cm
Q) What is the relation between refractive indices μ,μ1,μ2, if
the behaviour of light rays is as shown in Figs. (a) and (b) ?