Two lenses of power +5 D and −2 D are placed in contact. The focal length of the combination is
- 50 cm
- −33.3 cm
- 33.3 cm
- 20 cm
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Correct answer: C. 33.3 cm
Powers add in contact: $P=+5-2=+3$ D. $f=1/P=1/3\,\text{m}=33.3$ cm (converging).