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What is the focal length of a convex lens of focal length 30cm in contact with a concave lens of focal length 20cm? Is the system a converging or a diverging lens? Ignore thickness of the lenses.

A

60 cm, concave lens

B

- 60 cm, convex lens

C

60 cm, convex lens

D

- 60 cm, concave lens

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D

- 60 cm, concave lens
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