COMEDK2017PhysicsRay Optics
Which of the following is a wrong statement?
Options
- AD= 1 f , where f is the focal length and D is called the refractive power of a lens.
- BPower is called a clioptre when f is in metres.
- CPower is called a dioptre and does not depend on the system of unit used to measure f .
- DD is positive for convergent lens and negative for divergent lens.
Correct answer
C. Power is called a dioptre and does not depend on the system of unit used to measure f .
Step-by-step solution
The power of a lens is given by the reciprocal of its focal length, P= 1 f When f is in metre, then power P is in dioptre. Thus, power depends on the system of unit used to measure f .