Question

In the given equation, if r is the radial distance, n is the refractive index; what does z stands for?

dr²/dz² = (1/n) (dn/dr)

a.

Focal length

b.

Distance along the optical axis

c.

Axial angle

d.

Diameter

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Answer: (b).Distance along the optical axis

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