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In what unit is the power of a lens expressed?

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In what unit is the power of a lens expressed?

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Its unit is Dioptre (D).

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Chapter 5: Refraction through a Lens - EXERCISE - 5 (C) [Page 126]

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Selina Concise Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Refraction through a Lens
EXERCISE - 5 (C) | Q 6. (b) | Page 126

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