Two convex lenses have focal lengths of 50 cm and 25 cm, respectively. If these two lenses are placed in contact, then the net power of this combination will be equal to
- A.+2 dioptre
- B.+6 dioptre
- C.-6 dioptre
- D.+3 dioptre
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For lenses in contact the powers simply add, and here they are +2 D and +4 D. The power of a lens is the reciprocal of its focal length in metres, P = 1/f, and its unit is the dioptre.
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