Physics: Principles with Applications
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 25, Problem 12P
An eye is corrected by a - 5.50-D lens, 2.0 cm from the eye. (a) Is this eye near- or farsighted? (b) What is this eye's far point without glasses?
Expert Solution
To determine
(a) To determine:
Find whether it is near sighted or farsighted.
Answer to Problem 12P
Solution:
Near sighted.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
As given in the problem power is negative. Thus, this eye is near sighted.
Expert Solution
To determine
(b) To determine:
The far point of eye without glasses.
Answer to Problem 12P
Solution:
Far point
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
According to lens equation,
Eyes far point
Chapter 25 Solutions
Physics: Principles with Applications
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