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Calculate the power of a convex lens of focal length 12.5 cm.

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Calculate the power of a convex lens of focal length 12.5 cm.

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Solution

\[ \text{Applying, } \mathrm{P} = \frac{100}{f \text{(in cm)}}  \]

\[= \frac{100}{12.5}\]

= +8D

Thus, power is +8D. The positive sign shows that lens is convex.

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Chapter 4: Refraction of Light - NUMERICAL PROBLEMS ON LENSES [Page 97]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan A New Approach to ICSE Physics [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Refraction of Light
NUMERICAL PROBLEMS ON LENSES | Q 5. | Page 97
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