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  4. Which one of the following spherical lenses does not exhibit dispersion? The radii of curvature of the surfaces of the lenses are as given in the diagrams

Q. Which one of the following spherical lenses does not exhibit dispersion? The radii of curvature of the surfaces of the lenses are as given in the diagrams

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Solution:

The dispersion produced by a spherical surface depends on its radius of curvature. Hence, a lens will not exhibit dispersion only if it's two surfaces have equal radii, with one being convex and the other concave.