Edexcel GCSE Physics · 1PH0
Specification 5.4P · Paper 1
Revise: Lens PowerWatts describe the rate of energy transfer; dioptres describe the focusing strength of a lens.
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GCSE Physics · key term
The unit of lens power, symbol D; one dioptre is one reciprocal metre.
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Specification 5.4P · Paper 1
Revise: Lens PowerWatts describe the rate of energy transfer; dioptres describe the focusing strength of a lens.
Do not confuse lens power in dioptres (D) with power as a rate of energy transfer in watts (W).
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