The power of a lens is -2 D. This lens is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The power of a lens is -2 D. This lens is:
A. Concave lens of focal length 50 cm
B. Convex lens of focal length 200 cm
C. Convex lens of focal length 50 cm
D. Concave lens of focal length 200 cm
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Power P = 1/f (in meters). P = -2 D ⇒ f = 1/(-2) = -0.5 m = -50 cm. Negative focal length indicates diverging (concave) lens. Convex lenses have positive power. Option A correctly states concave lens with |f| = 50 cm. Memory tip: 'Negative power = concave lens; f(in cm) = 100/P(in D)'. This direct application of lens power definition is common in competitive exams. Always convert diopters to focal length carefully, noting sign convention: negative for diverging lenses, positive for converging.

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