5th Edition

ISBN: 9780134051802

Author: Walker

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 27, Problem 92GP

A farsighted person uses glasses with a refractive power of 3.6 diopters. The glasses are worn 2.5 cm from his eyes. What is this person’s near point when not wearing glasses?

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