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As the radius of curvature for a lens increases, its curvature ___________ and, the focal length ___________. ​

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increases, decreases
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decreases, increases​
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increases​, increases​
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decreases, decreases
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Solution

The correct option is B decreases, increases​


As the radius of curvature for a lens increases (R2 > R1), the curvature of the lens decreases and the focal length of the lens increases (f2 > f1)

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