The radii of curvature for a thin convex lens are 10 cm and 15 cm respectively. The focal length of the lens is 12 cm. The refractive index of the lens material is
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To determine the refractive index 
of a thin convex lens, we use the lens maker's formula:
Given:
Focal length 
Radii of curvature ( 
and 
) = 10 cm and -15 cm, respectively
Substituting these values into the formula, we have:
Simplifying the equation:
Solving for 
:
Thus, the refractive index of the lens material is 
.
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