Solution:
According to the question –
The power of a lens is -2.0 D
We know that the expression of Power of a lens is
P = 1 / f
Upon substituting values, we have => -2 = 1 / f
Or, f = 1 / -2 = -0.5 m
Therefore, f = – 50 cm
Since the power is negative it implies that the lens is a concave lens.