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PHY 104 Refraction Through Lenses and Optical Instruments Objective Question

Question

The power of a lens is measured in which units?
Options
A Joules (J)
B Meters (m)
C Diopters (D)
Correct Answer
D Watts (W)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7 states: 'Lens power is measured in diopters, D: 1 D = 1 m⁻¹.'

Hint

The unit is directly related to the inverse of the focal length.

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