JEE Main · 2021 · 16 Mar 2021 · Shift 2 · Geometrical Optics

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The refractive index of converging lens is 1.4 . What will be the focal length of this if it is placed in a medium of same refractive index? Assume the radii of curvature of the faces of lens are and respectively.
  1. (A)1
  2. (B)
  3. (C)Infinite✓ Correct
  4. (D)Zero

Answer: (C)

Solution

For a thin lens of refractive index placed in a medium of refractive index ,

Here , so the first bracket is zero and whatever and may be. Physically, a ray crossing a surface at which the refractive index does not change is not deviated at all, so the lens leaves every incident ray undeflected. Its focal length is infinite.

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