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According to the thin lens formula, which one of the following is true regarding the focal length of the lens?

a
f is positive for concave lens
b
f is negative for convex lens
c
f is positive for a diverging lens
d
f is negative for concave lens

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Thin lens formula is given as:1f=1v-1uWhere u = distance of the object from the optical center of the lens; v = distance of the image from the optical center of the lens; f = focal length of a lens. According to the thin lens formula, f is positive for converging or convex lens and f is negative for a diverging or concave lens.

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