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Calculate the focal length of concave len in water `(mu_(w)= 4/3)` if the surface have radii equal to 60cm and 20cm. `mu_(g)=1.5`

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To calculate the focal length of a concave lens in water, we will use the Lensmaker's formula. The formula is given by: \[ \frac{1}{f} = \left( \frac{\mu_2}{\mu_1} - 1 \right) \left( \frac{1}{R_1} - \frac{1}{R_2} \right) \] Where: - \( f \) is the focal length of the lens, ...
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