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The lens formula is

A

`(1)/(f) = (1)/(v)+(1)/(u)`

B

`(1)/(f)=(1)/(v)-(1)/(u)`

C

`(1)/(f)-(1)/(v) = (1)/(u)`

D

`(1)/(f)-(1)/(u)=(1)/(v)`.

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B
The lens is formula is `(1)/(f)=(1)/(v)-(1)/(u)`.
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