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A lens of power +2.5 D is used by a person. What is the type of defect and the focal length?

AMyopia, -40 cm
BHypermetropia, +40 cm
CMyopia, +40 cm
DHypermetropia, -40 cm

✓ Correct Answer: BHypermetropia, +40 cm

Positive power indicates a convex lens used for Hypermetropia. f = 1/2.5 = 0.4 m = 40 cm.

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