Two plano–convex lenses of radius of curvature R and refractive index n=1.5 Will have focal length equal to R, when they are placed ...................
For two plano-convex lenses with the same radius of curvature R and refractive index n = 1.5, when placed in contact with each other, the focal length (f) is given by:
$$ \frac{1}{f} = (n-1) \left( \frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{-R} \right) $$
Simplifying this, we get:
$$ \frac{1}{f} = (1.5-1) \left( \frac{2}{R} \right) $$
$$ \frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{R} $$
Therefore, the focal length f = R. Hence, the correct answer is 'in contact with each other'.