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A lens has a focal length of, −10 cm. What is the power of the lens and what is its nature?

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A lens has a focal length of, −10 cm. What is the power of the lens and what is its nature? 

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​Power of a lens is given by:  

Power (P)  `=1/f`` 

`f=-10` cm 

∴` p=1/(10xx10^2)=-10 D` 

Negative sign indicates it is a diverging lens.  

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