A double convex glass lens of focal length f and having a circular aperture is cut into halves, each having a semicircular aperture. The focal length of each half is ______.
A
f
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B
2f
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C
f2
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D
Infinity
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Solution
The correct option is Af When the double convex lens is cut parallel to the principle axis, then the focal length of the two half lenses thus formed remains the same as that of original full lens i.e. f.