Consider a thin double convex lens with index of refraction of 1,433, One surface of the lens is to have a radius of curvature that is twice the other. What should be the value of the larger radius if the focal length of the lens is 25 cm? (A) 24 cm  (B) 36 cm (C) 33 cm (D) 29 cm (D) None of these

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Consider a thin double convex lens with index of refraction of 1,433, One surface of the lens is to have a radius of curvature that is twice the other. What should be the value of the larger radius if the focal length of the lens is 25 cm?

(A) 24 cm 

(B) 36 cm

(C) 33 cm

(D) 29 cm

(D) None of these

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