Question

A double-convex thin lens is made of glass with an index of refraction of 1.52. The radii of curvature of the faces of the lens are 60 cm and 72 cm. What is the focal length of the lens

Answer 1

63 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Mathematically;

The focal length of a double convex lens is given as;

1/f = (n-1)[1/R1 + 1/R2]

where n is the refractive index of the medium given as 1.52

R1 and R2 represents radius of curvature which are given as 60cm and 72cm respectively.

Plugging these values into the equation, we have:

1/f = (1.52-1)[1/60 + 1/72)

1/f = 0.0158

f = 1/0.0158

f = 63.29cm which is approximately 63cm