Two thin lenses in combination are placed in contact with each other along a common axis. They have powers of 70 and –20 diopters, respectively. What is their combined power?

a. 25 diopters
b. 50 diopters
c. 90 diopters
d. –25 diopters
e. 70 diopters


b

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