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A lens of power P is cut into two equal halves along the principal axis. The power of each half is:
AP/2
BP
C2P
DZero
✓ Correct Answer: B — P
Cutting a lens along the principal axis does not change the curvature of the surfaces, so the focal length and power remain the same.
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