The ratio of the dispersive powers of two lenses is $4:3$. If the achromatic combination of these two lenses in contact is a convex lens of focal length $60 \, cm$,find the focal lengths of the component lenses.

  • A
    $-20 \, cm$ and $25 \, cm$
  • B
    $20 \, cm$ and $-25 \, cm$
  • C
    $-15 \, cm$ and $40 \, cm$
  • D
    $15 \, cm$ and $-20 \, cm$

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