Irodov Problem 5.33

Physics · mechanics · optics

Problem

Find the optical power and the focal lengths (a) of a thin glass lens in liquid with refractive index no = 1.7 if its optical power in air is ED, = —5.0 D; (b) of a thin symmetrical biconvex glass lens, with air on one side and water on the other side, if the optical power of that lens in air is 00 = +10 D.

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