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A lens has a focal length of, −10 cm. What is the power of the lens and what is its nature?

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A lens has a focal length of, −10 cm. What is the power of the lens and what is its nature? 

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Solution

​Power of a lens is given by:  

Power (P)  `=1/f`` 

`f=-10` cm 

∴` p=1/(10xx10^2)=-10 D` 

Negative sign indicates it is a diverging lens.  

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Chapter 2: Refraction of Light - Exercise 7 [Page 132]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Refraction of Light
Exercise 7 | Q 20. | Page 132
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