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The focal length of a lens of power + 4D is :

A

- 25 cm

B

+ 25 m

C

- 4 cm

D

+ 4 m

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To find the focal length of a lens given its power, we can use the relationship between power (P) and focal length (f). The formula is: \[ P = \frac{1}{f} \] Where: - P is the power of the lens in diopters (D) - f is the focal length in meters (m) ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the power of the lens**: The power of the lens is given as +4 diopters (D). 2. **Use the formula to find the focal length**: We can rearrange the formula to find the focal length: \[ f = \frac{1}{P} \] 3. **Substitute the value of power into the formula**: \[ f = \frac{1}{4 \, \text{D}} \] 4. **Calculate the focal length in meters**: \[ f = 0.25 \, \text{m} \] 5. **Convert the focal length from meters to centimeters**: Since 1 meter = 100 centimeters, \[ f = 0.25 \, \text{m} \times 100 \, \text{cm/m} = 25 \, \text{cm} \] 6. **Final answer**: The focal length of the lens is 25 centimeters. ### Summary: The focal length of a lens with a power of +4D is 25 cm.
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  • The focal length of a lens of power – 2D is :

    A
    + 50 cm
    B
    - 50 cm
    C
    + 2 cm
    D
    - 2 cm.
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    A
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    C
    `+` 0.25 m
    D
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    A
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    C
    `100/(f(m))`
    D
    `1/(100f(cm))`
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