The focal length of the lens is 0*75 m, what will be its refractive power –
So if the focal length is 0.75 meters, then the power should be 1 divided by 0.75. Let me calculate that. 1 divided by 0.75 is approximately 1.33 diopters. But wait, the question might be a trick question. Is there a sign involved? Like, is it a converging or diverging lens? If the focal length is positive, then the power is positive, which would be a convex lens. But the question just states the focal length as 0.75 m without specifying, so I think it's safe to assume it's a convex lens here. So the power would be +1.33 D.
Now, the options aren't provided, but the user just needs the correct answer based on the calculation. The key point here is remembering the formula P = 1/f. If the student knows that, they can plug in the numbers. Common mistakes might include forgetting to convert units (but here f is already in meters), or miscalculating 1/0.75. Another mistake could be mixing up the formula, like using f = 1/P instead. So the explanation should emphasize the formula and the unit conversion. Also, the clinical pearl here is that diopters are the standard unit for refractive power in optics, and lenses are classified as converging (positive) or diverging (negative) based on their power. So the answer is 1.33 diopters, which would be option B if the options are like A. 1.0, B. 1.33, etc. But since the options aren't given, the answer is just the calculation.
**Core Concept**
Refractive power of a lens is calculated using the formula: **Power (in diopters, D) = 1 / Focal Length (in meters)**. This relationship is fundamental in optics and ophthalmology for lens prescriptions.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
Given a focal length (**f**) of 0.75 meters, the refractive power (**P**) is **P = 1/f = 1/0.75 β 1.33 diopters (D)**. A positive focal length indicates a **converging (convex) lens**, which has a positive refractive power. This calculation assumes the lens is in air and uses the SI unit system.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** Incorrect if it assumes **P = f** instead of **P = 1/f**.
**Option C:** Incorrect if it uses **f = 1/P** but miscalculates.
**Option D:** Incorrect if it includes a negative sign (e.g., -1.33 D), implying a diverging (concave)