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Power of a Lens

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The power of lens is +0.4d. Calculate its focal length in cm. What is the lens type?

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Solution

Power is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length ; P = 1/f.
f= 1/p= 1/0.4= 2.5 m= 250cm

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