Focal length of the plano-convex lens is when its radius of curvature of the surface isR and n is the refractive index of the lens.

Kendall Murray

Kendall Murray

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2023-03-23

Focal length of the plano-convex lens is when its radius of curvature of the surface isR and n is the refractive index of the lens.

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Jake Hendricks

Jake Hendricks

Beginner2023-03-24Added 3 answers

The lens manufacturer's equation is:
1 f = ( μ r 1 ) ( 1 R 1 1 R 2 )
Here: μ r = n R 1 = R R 2 =
Thus: 1 f = ( n 1 ) ( 1 R 1 ) 1 f = ( n 1 ) ( 1 R + 0 ) f = R n 1

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