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An object placed 10 cm in front of a lens has an image 20 cm behind the lens. What is the power of the lens (in dioptres)?

a
1.5
b
3.0
c
– 15.0
d
+ 15.0

detailed solution

Correct option is D

u=−10cm, v=20cm 1f=1v−1u=120−−110=320⇒f=203cm  Now P=100f=10020/3=+15D

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