A thin plano-convex lens acts like a concave mirror of focal length 0.2 m when silvered at its plane surface. Refractive index of the material of lens is 1.5. Radius of curvature of convex surface of the lens is :
A
0.1 m
B
0.2 m
C
0.4 m
D
0.8 m
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is B)
Given,
Focal length, F=0.2m=20cm
Refractive index, μ=1.5
We know
f1=fl2+fm1
But, fm=∞
f1=fl2
fl=2×20=40cm
From lens maker's formula
f1=(μ−1)[R11−R21]
401=(1.5−1)[R11−∞1]
⇒401=R10.5
R1=0.5×40=20cm
R1=0.2m
Radius of curvature of convex surface =0.2m
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