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Is concave lens positive or negative?

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Answer: A concave lens diverges a parallel beam of light on refraction through it. It is also called as diverging lens.

The lens’s power is equal to the reciprocal of its focal length. 

A concave lens will always have a negative focal length because it is a diverging lens. Consequently, a concave lens likewise has a negative power.