Two thin lenses of focal lengths $f_1$ and $f_2$ are in contact. The focal length of this combination is

  • A
    $\frac{f_1 f_2}{f_1 - f_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{f_1 f_2}{f_1 + f_2}$
  • C
    $\frac{2 f_1 f_2}{f_1 - f_2}$
  • D
    $\frac{2 f_1 f_2}{f_1 + f_2}$

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