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PHY 104 The Human Eye Objective Question

Question

What is the combined power of a lens system consisting of a +0.5 diopter lens mounted in contact with a +2.0 diopter lens?
Options
A +1.5 Diopters
B +2.0 Diopters
C +2.5 Diopters
Correct Answer
D +0.4 Diopters
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For lenses in contact, their powers simply add up. Total Power = Power1 + Power2 = +0.5 D + +2.0 D = +2.5 Diopters.

Hint

When lenses are in contact, their powers are additive.

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