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The SI unit of power of a lens is the:

Answer: dioptre.

  • A watt
  • B dioptre
  • C lumen
  • D candela

Correct answer: B. dioptre

Explanation: Power P = 1/f (f in metres). Its unit is the dioptre (D), where 1 D = 1 m<sup>-1</sup>.

Concave mirror ray diagram with an object drawn as a candle on the principal axis, the focal point F marked, and the parallel ray and focal ray reflecting to form an inverted real image

Concave mirror ray construction: a ray parallel to the axis reflects through F, and a ray through F reflects parallel, locating the inverted real image. Image: Maxmath12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, total internal reflection.

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