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The focal length of a lens is +150 mm. What kind of lens is it and what is its power? 

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Power of a lens is given by:  

Power (P)  `=1/f` 

`p='1/(150xx10^-3)=6.67 D` 

Since the power is positive, the lens is convex in nature.

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पाठ 5 Refraction of Light
Exercise 7 | Q 21 | पृष्ठ २६२

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