Two thin convex lenses are kept in contact coaxially. If the focal length of the combination of the lenses is $4 \ cm$ and the sum of the focal lengths of the two lenses is $18 \ cm$,then the focal length of the lens of lower power is (in $cm$)

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $12$

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