Question #3b874

1 Answer
Apr 10, 2017

f = 0.16" m"

Explanation:

The Power of a lens is the inverse of the focal length when describing thin lens. It is measured in diopters. Optometrists use power lens to prescribe glasses to patients.

![https://useruploads.socratic.org/Yjpo6xIcQ7CP7h0qUz7X_focalength.gif)
The relationship is seen from the following:

"Power" = (1/f)

Where
f = "focal length (m)"

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To find the focal length, isolate f, plug in and solve

  • P = (1/f)

  • 6 = (1/f)

  • f = (1/6)

  • f = 0.16" m"

"Answer": f = 0.16" m"