Answer:
f = - 0.143 m = - 14.3 cm
Explanation:
First, we will calculate the power of the combination of lenses:
P = P₁ + P₂
where,
P = Power of Combination = ?
P₁ = Power of first lens = - 5D
P₂ = Power of second lens = - 2D
Therefore,
P = - 5D - 2D
P = - 7D
Now, the focal length can be given as:
[tex]f = \frac{1}{P} \\\\f = \frac{1}{-\ 7\ D} \\\\[/tex]
f = - 0.143 m = - 14.3 cm
Negative focal length indicates that combination will act as diverging lens.
