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The power of the lens used in the spectacles worn by a student is -6 D. Calculate the focal length of the lens. Also, mention the type of lens.
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Solution
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Since, the power of the lens is negative i.e. -6D the type of lens is a concave lens. Its focal length is negative being a diverging lens so the power of lens is negative as well.
To calculate focal length:
For -6D:
\(\rm P \) = $\frac{1}{f}$
\(\rm or,\) \(\rm -6 \) = $\frac{1}{f}$
\(\rm or,\) \(\rm f \) = $\frac{1}{-6}$
\(\rm or,\) \(\rm P \) = \(\rm -0.1667\)
Hence, for lens with power -6D focal length is -0.1667 m or -16.67 cm.
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