College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 23 - Mirrors and Lenses - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 805: 19

Answer

No.

Work Step by Step

No. The more general lens maker's equation is $\frac{1}{f}=(\frac{n}{n_m}-1)(\frac{1}{R_{1}}+\frac{1}{R_{2}})$, where $n_{m}$ is the index of refraction of the surrounding material. If $n_{m}>n$, f is negative, means that the lens is diverging.
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