College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 19, Problem 1P
a.
To determine
The height of your friend’s image on your retina.
b.
To determine
To justify: The brain interpretation of your friend’s image getting bigger.
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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