Define power of a convex lens. What its units?

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Power of a convex lens is the converging ability of it, and is given as the reciprocal of its focal length.
that is, $P = \frac{1}{f}$
Since unit of focal length $f$ is $m e t e r$ , the unit of power is $m e t e r^{- 1}$ .

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Define power of a convex lens. What its units?

Power of a convex lens is the converging ability of it, and is given as the reciprocal of its focal length.that is, P=1fSince unit of focal length f is meter, the unit of power is meter−1.

Power of a convex lens is the converging ability of it, and is given as the reciprocal of its focal length.
that is, $P = \frac{1}{f}$
Since unit of focal length $f$ is $m e t e r$ , the unit of power is $m e t e r^{- 1}$ .