A convex refracting surface has a radius of 12 cm. Light is incident in air (n = 1) and refracted into a medium with an index of refraction of 1.5. Light incident parallel to the central axis is focused at a point

Explanation:

Equation of refraction of a lens is expression according to the formula given below;

R is the radius of curvature of the convex refracting surface = 12cm

v is the image distance from the refracting surface

u  is the object distance from the refracting surface

n₁ and n₂ are the refractive indices of air and the medium respectively

Given parameters

R = 12 cm

u = (since light incident is parallel to the axis)

n₁  = 1

n₂  = 1.5

Required

focus point of the light that is incident and parallel to the central axis (v)

Substituting this values into the given formula we will have;

Cross multiply

Hence  Light incident parallel to the central axis is focused at a point 36cm from the surface

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