Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Optical Instruments - Exercises and Problems - Page 713: 8

Answer

$6\;\rm mm$

Work Step by Step

Since both are having the same $f$-number, we need to find the $f$-number for the first lens. It is given by $$f_{\rm number}=\dfrac{f}{D}$$ $$f_{\rm number}=\dfrac{f_1}{D_1}=\dfrac{12 }{4}=\bf 3$$ Now we can find the aperture diameter of the second lens, $$D_2=\dfrac{f_2}{f_{\rm number}}=\dfrac{18}{3}$$ Thus, $$D_2=\color{red}{\bf 6}\;\rm mm$$
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