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The focal length ____________ when the refractive index of the lens is increased and __________ when the curvature radius of the lens is increased.

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The focal length would likely decrease as the refractive index and the increase when the curvature radius of the lens increases. The decrease in focal length happens since a higher index of refraction would signify that the rays of the sun striking to an object would tend to bend more.
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