Double convex lenses are to be manufactured from a glass of refractive index $1.55$ with both faces of the same radius of curvature. What is the radius of curvature required if the focal length is to be $20 \ cm$ (in $cm$)?

  • A
    $44$
  • B
    $2.2$
  • C
    $22$
  • D
    $4.4$

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