Power of convex lens is positive or negative


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Why is the power of convex lens positive and that of a concave lens negative

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Heya !


=> It is because focal length of convex lens is +ve and 
Since P=1/f 
Therefore power of convex lens is positive 

Similarly , 

=> Power of concave lens is negative because it's focal length is negative. 

Hope it helps !!!

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