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How is the power of a lens related to its focal length?

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The power of a lens is related to the focal length as:
Power (P)=`I/f'`
where, f is measured in metres and P in dioptres.

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अध्याय 5: Refraction of Light - Exercise 7 [पृष्ठ २६१]

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अध्याय 5 Refraction of Light
Exercise 7 | Q 7 | पृष्ठ २६१

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