A lens of power + 2.0 D is placed in contact with another lens of powe...
P = P1 + P2 = +2 − 1 = +1 dioptre, lens behaves as convergent
F = 1/P = 1/1 = 1m = 100cm
A lens of power + 2.0 D is placed in contact with another lens of powe...
To determine the combined power of the two lenses, we can use the lens formula:
1/f = 1/v - 1/u,
where f is the focal length, v is the image distance, and u is the object distance.
For the first lens with a power of 2.0 D, the focal length can be calculated as:
f1 = 1 / P1 = 1 / 2.0 = 0.5 m.
Similarly, for the second lens, let's assume it has a power of P2 D. Thus, the focal length can be calculated as:
f2 = 1 / P2.
When the two lenses are in contact, the image formed by the first lens will act as the object for the second lens. Therefore, the object distance for the second lens will be equal to the focal length of the first lens, u2 = f1.
Using the lens formula for the second lens:
1/f2 = 1/v2 - 1/u2.
Substituting the values:
1/(1/P2) = 1/v2 - 1/f1.
Simplifying:
P2 = f1 / (v2 - f1).
Since the two lenses are in contact, the image formed by the first lens will coincide with the object of the second lens, so v2 = f1. Substituting this value:
P2 = f1 / (f1 - f1) = f1 / 0 = undefined.
Therefore, the combined power of the two lenses in contact is undefined.