Q
A lens of power 8 D is kept in contact with another lens of power -4 D. The lens combination will act as a:
RRB Group-D
26/08/2022 / Shift-III
2022
✓ Answer:
B
Convex lens with focal length 25 cm
For lenses in contact, powers add: P = 8 + (-4) = +4 D. Hence f = 1/P = 0.25 m = 25 cm. Positive power means the combination acts as a convex lens.