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The power of a lens is + 0.2 D. Calculate its focal length.

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The power of a lens is + 0.2 D. Calculate its focal length. 

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​Power of a lens is given by: 

Power (P) =`1/f` 

`f=1/p` 

`f=1/0.2=5m` 

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

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Lakhmir Singh Physics Part 1 [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Refraction of Light
Exercise 7 | Q 14. | Page 132

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