Verified Solution Science Light – Reflection and Refraction

Assertion (A): The power of a convex lens is positive. Reason (R): A convex lens is a converging lens and its focal length is positive.

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  • ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • CA is true but R is false.
  • DA is false but R is true.
Explanation

Assertion (A) is true; convex lenses have positive power. Reason (R) is also true because convex lenses are converging lenses, meaning they converge parallel rays of light, and by convention, their focal length is considered positive. Since power (P = 1/f) is inversely proportional to focal length, a positive focal length results in positive power. Thus, R correctly explains A.

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