By the Lens Maker's formula:
$$\frac{1}{f} = (\mu - 1) \left(\frac{1}{R_1} - \frac{1}{R_2}\right)$$For a plano-convex lens with convex surface facing light:
- $R_1 = +20\,\text{cm}$
- $R_2 = \infty$ (plane surface)
- $\mu = 1.5$
Substituting the values:
$$\frac{1}{f} = (1.5 - 1) \left(\frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{\infty}\right) = 0.5 \times \frac{1}{20} = \frac{1}{40}\quad\implies\quad f = +40\,\text{cm}$$लेंस निर्माता सूत्र (Lens Maker's Formula) के अनुसार:
$$\frac{1}{f} = (\mu - 1) \left(\frac{1}{R_1} - \frac{1}{R_2}\right)$$समतलोत्तल लेंस के लिए $R_1 = +20\,\text{cm}, \; R_2 = \infty, \; \mu = 1.5$:
$$\frac{1}{f} = (1.5 - 1) \left(\frac{1}{20} - 0\right) = \frac{0.5}{20} = \frac{1}{40} \implies f = +40\,\text{cm}$$