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The focal length of an equiconvex lens placed in air is equal to radius of curvature of either surface. Is it true ?

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Yes, `f = R` only when `mu = 1.5`. This follow from
`(1)/(f) = (mu -1)((1)/(R_(1)) - (1)/(R_(2)))`. If `mu != 1.5`, the `f != R`
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