Power of a Lens

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Power of a Lens: Overview

In this topic, we will study the power of a lens with the help of the relation between power and its focal length. It also mentions the SI unit of power of lens with the naming convention of power of respective lenses.

Important Questions on Power of a Lens

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The following data-was recorded for values of object distance and the corresponding values of image distance in the experiment on study of real image formation by a convex lens of power +5 D.

S.No. Object Distance (cm) Image Distance (cm)
1 25 97
2 30 61
3 35 37
4 40 35
5 45 32
6 50 30

 

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The power of lens depends on the focal length of the lens.

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If the powers of the lenses L1, L2 are in the ratio of 4:1, what would be the ratio of the focal length of L1, L2?

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Two thin lenses of focal length f1and f2 are in contact and coaxial. Its power is the same as the power of a single lens given by

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Focal length of a lens is 50 cm. In dioptre power of lens will be.

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A man used a convex lens of focal length of 20 cm in his specs, the power of this lens is:

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The power of a plane mirror is :

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The unit of power of a lens is dioptre. Then 1 dioptre is equal to :

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Select the correct statement.

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The focal length of a convex lens is 20 cm. Its power is :

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A person can not clearly see objects at a distance more than 40 cm. He is advised to use lens of power

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A person needs a lens of power -4.5 D for correction of his/her vision, then the focal length of corrective lens is.

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The power of a lens is -2.5 D. Its focal length is

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Find the power of a concave lens of focal length 2 m?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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A person cannot see distinctly objects kept beyond 2 m. This defect can be corrected by using a lens of power

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You are given two convex lenses I and II made of the same glass. I is thicker than II . Choose the correct answer from the following.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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A doctor has prescribed a corrective lens of power +1.5 D. Find the focal length of the lens in meter. (round off up to two decimal places)

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What do you mean by the power of the lens?