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The radii of curvature of the faces of a double convex lens are 10 cm and 15 cm. If focal length of the lens is 12 cm, find the refractive index of the material of the lens.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
answered-by-expert Expert Answer

Using the lens makers formula:

here for convex lens, R1 = 10 cm, R2 = -15 cm

Solving the above equation we get

Refractive index of the material of the lens, n = 1.5

Answered by | 04 Jun, 2014, 03:23: PM
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