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The power of a lens is, −2 D. What is its focal length?

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The power of a lens is, −2 D. What is its focal length? 

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​Power of a lens is given by: 

 power p=1focal length">power p=`1/focal length`  

`p=1/f` 

`⇒f=1/p⇒f=1/-2f=-0.5 m` 

Negative sign indicates that it's a concave lens. 

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