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For an object placed at a distance 20 cm in front of a convex lens, the image is at a distance 20 cm behind the lens. The focal length of the convex lens is ______.

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For an object placed at a distance 20 cm in front of a convex lens, the image is at a distance 20 cm behind the lens. The focal length of the convex lens is ______.

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  • 20 cm

  • 10 cm

  • 15 cm

  • 40 cm

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For an object placed at a distance 20 cm in front of a convex lens, the image is at a distance 20 cm behind the lens. The focal length of the convex lens is 10 cm.

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Chapter 5: Refraction through a Lens - EXERCISE - 5 (B) [Page 121]

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Chapter 5 Refraction through a Lens
EXERCISE - 5 (B) | Q 1. | Page 121

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