Q.

In the figure shown here, what is the equivalent focal length of the combination of lenses (Assume that all layers are thin)          [2023]

1 –100 cm  
2 –50 cm  
3 40 cm  
4 –40 cm  

Ans.

(1)

From lens maker's formula,

1f1=(1.6-1)(1-120)=-0.620

f1=-1003cm  ;  1f2=(1.5-1)(120+120)

f2=20cm

f3=f1=-1003cm  ;  1fnet=1f1+1f2+1f3=-3100+120-3100=-1100

fnet=-100cm