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A convex lens is of focal length 20 cm. Find its power.
What is the power of a convex lens of focal length 20 cm?
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Solution
Given: Focal length f = 20 cm = 0.2 m
Power = `1/"Focal length in m"`
= `1/0.2`
= 5D
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