Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2009

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    A convex lens of focal length \[20cm\] placed in contact with a plane mirror acts as a

    A)  convex mirror of focal length\[10cm\]

    B)  concave mirror of focal length\[40cm\]

    C)  concave mirror of focal length\[60cm\]

    D)  concave mirror of focal length

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    When two lenses are kept in contact, the combined focal length of the combination is                 \[\frac{1}{F}=\frac{2}{f}+\frac{1}{{{F}_{m}}}\] For a plane mirror,\[{{f}_{m}}=\infty \] \[\therefore \]  \[F=\frac{f}{2}=\frac{20}{2}=10\,\,cm\] Hence, arrangement behaves as a convex mirror of focal length\[10cm\].


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