The power of a concave lens is_______________?
Correct answer: D. negative
- A. real
- B. virtual
- C. positive
- D. negative
Explanation
A concave lens causes parallel rays to diverge, so its focal point is virtual and its focal length is negative. Since lens power P = 1/f when f is measured in metres, its power is negative and measured in dioptres. Students may choose positive by remembering only that power describes lens strength, not its converging or diverging nature.
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