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Physics Question on Ray optics and optical instruments

Two thin convex lenses L1 and L2,have focal lengths 4 cm and 10 cm, respectively. They are separated by a distance of x cm as shown in the figure. A point source S is placed on the principal axis at a distance 12 cm to the left of L1. If the image of S is formed at infinity, the value of x is:

A

6

B

16

C

14

D

24

E

10

Answer

16

Explanation

Solution

Given :
focal length of L1 is 𝑓1=4 f 1​=4 cm.