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#81

Two thin lenses of focal lengths \( f_1 \) and \( f_2 \) are placed in contact. The combined focal length \( F \) is given by:

A) \( F = f_1 + f_2 \)

B) \( F = f_1 - f_2 \)

C) \( \frac{1}{F} = \frac{1}{f_1} + \frac{1}{f_2} \)

D) \( F = \frac{f_1 f_2}{f_1 + f_2} \)

Answer:   C
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#82

Spherical aberration in a lens can be reduced by:

A) Using a combination of lenses

B) Using monochromatic light

C) Using a diaphragm

D) Both A and C

Answer:   D
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#83

Chromatic aberration occurs because the focal length of a lens depends on the:

A) Thickness of the lens

B) Diameter of the lens

C) Refractive index of the lens material

D) Wavelength of light

Answer:   D
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#84

An achromatic doublet is designed to correct for:

A) Spherical aberration

B) Chromatic aberration

C) Coma

D) Astigmatism

Answer:   B
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#85

The minimum distance between an object and its real image formed by a convex lens is:

A) \( f \)

B) \( 2f \)

C) \( 4f \)

D) Zero

Answer:   C
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#86

For a simple microscope (magnifying glass), the angular magnification is maximum when the image is formed at the:

A) Near point

B) Far point

C) Center of curvature

D) Focal point

Answer:   A
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#87

The phenomenon of interference is based on

A) Conservation of energy

B) Conservation of momentum

C) Wave nature of light

D) Particle nature of light

Answer:   C
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#88

The condition for constructive interference is that the path difference should be

A) n?

B) (n+1/2)?

C) ?/2

D) ?/4

Answer:   A
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