According to the Lens Maker's Formula for a convex lens in air:
f1=(μ−1)(R11+R21)
Given:
Focal length f=+25 cm (positive for convex lens) Refractive index μ=1.5
- Radii relationship: Let R1=R and R2=2R. Since it is a double convex lens, the signs of the radii relative to the incident light are opposite (Cartesian sign convention: R1 is positive, R2 is negative, but in the standard formula form for convex lens magnitudes add up: R11−−R21=R11+R21). Strictly applying signs: f1=(1.5−1)(R1−−2R1).
Calculation:
251=(0.5)(R1+2R1)
251=21(2R2+1)
251=21⋅2R3=4R3
4R=75⟹R=475=18.75 cm
The second radius is 2R=2×18.75=37.5 cm.
Thus, the radii are 18.75 cm and 37.5 cm.