$A$ lens of power $3.5 \, D$ is placed in contact with a lens of power $-2.5 \, D$. The combination behaves as:

  • A
    $A$ converging lens of focal length $100 \, cm$
  • B
    $A$ diverging lens of focal length $100 \, cm$
  • C
    $A$ converging lens of focal length $200 \, cm$
  • D
    $A$ diverging lens of focal length $200 \, cm$

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