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Power of a combination of lenses in contact or separated

This type of question, asked 3 times: 4 Apr 2024, 7 Apr 2025, 5 Apr 2026 S2. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    4 Apr 2024

    9
    An effective power of a combination of 5 identical convex lenses which are kept in contact along the principal axis is 25D25D. Focal length of each of the convex lens is:

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  2. Question 2

    7 Apr 2025

    10
    Two thin convex lenses of focal lengths 30 cm and 10 cm are placed coaxially, 10 cm apart. The power of this combination is :

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  3. Question 3

    5 Apr 2026 S2

    15
    A thin convex lens and a thin concave lens are kept in contact and are co-axial. Which of the following statements is correct for this combination of two lenses?

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