Ray Optics and Optical Instruments - Result Question 72
76. The hypermetropia is a
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(a) short-sight defect
(b) long-sight defect
(c) bad vision due to old age
(d) none of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 76. (b)
Solution:
- (b) A person suffering from hyper metropia can see objects beyond a particular point called the near point. If the object lies at a point nearer than this point, then image is not formed at the retina. This is also known as long-sight defect.
