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 What is the unit of power of a lens? Define the unit of power of a lens. 

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The unit for the power of a lens is a dioptre (D). One dioptre is the power of a lens whose focal length is 1 metre.

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अध्याय 5: Refraction of Light - Exercise 7 [पृष्ठ २६२]

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लखमीर सिंग Physics (Science) [English] Class 10
अध्याय 5 Refraction of Light
Exercise 7 | Q 29.2 | पृष्ठ २६२

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