A person needs a lens of power –5.5 dioptres for correcting his distant vision. For correcting his near vision he needs a lens of power +1.5 dioptre. What is the focal length of the lens required for correcting (i) distant vision, and (ii) near vision?
Power of the lens is given (P) for distant vision = -5.5 D
Power of the lens (P2) is given for near vision = + 1.5 D
1. Focal length of the lens required for correcting lens of distant vision
Formula used, P = 1/ f where, P is the power of the lens
And, f is the focal length
To correct f
f = 1/ P
f = 1/ -5.5
f = - 0.1818 m.
2. Focal length of the lens required for correcting lens of near vision
Formula used, P = 1/ f where, P is the power of the lens
And, f is the focal length
To correct f
f = 1/ P
f = 1/ 1.5
f = - 0.667 m.
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