Question

1 / f = 1 / a + 1 / b

Answer 1

That equation can represent the relationship among the image distance,
object distance, and focal length of a lens. 

It could describe the effective resistance of two resistors in parallel, the
effective inductance of two coils in parallel, or the effective capacitance
of two capacitors in series. 

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