How does the power of a convex lens vary, if the incident red light replaced by violet light?

Using lens maker's formula

\frac{1}{f} = (μ - 1) (\frac{1}{R_{1}} - \frac{1}{R_{2}})

∴

Power of lens,

P = \frac{1}{f} = (μ - 1) (\frac{1}{R_{1}} - \frac{1}{R_{2}})

Refractive index of violet light is greater than refractive index of red light.
Therefore, power of the lens will be increased when red light is replaced by violet light.

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