Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
A concave lens of suitable focal length diverges the parallel rays from the distant objects as if they are coming from the far point of the myopic eye. This helps the eye lens to form a clear image at the retina. So, a concave lens is used to correct myopia or short- sightedness.
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Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) ...
Assertion (A): Concave lens is used to correct myopia or short-sightedness.
Reason (R): A concave lens of suitable focal length diverges the parallel rays from the distant objects as if they are coming from the far point of the myopic eye. This helps the eye lens to form a clear image at the retina.
The correct answer is option 'A', which states that both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) are true and the reason (R) is the correct explanation of the assertion (A).
Explanation:
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a condition in which a person can see nearby objects clearly but distant objects appear blurred. This occurs because the image formed by the eye lens in a myopic eye is in front of the retina instead of directly on it.
To correct myopia, a concave lens is used. Let's break down the reason given in the statement and understand why a concave lens is effective in correcting myopia:
1. Diverging Parallel Rays: A concave lens is a lens that is thinner at the center and thicker at the edges. When parallel rays from distant objects enter a concave lens, the lens diverges the rays.
2. Far Point of the Myopic Eye: The far point of the myopic eye is the point at which the parallel rays, after passing through the concave lens, appear to originate from. By adjusting the focal length of the concave lens, the far point can be made to coincide with the normal far point of a healthy eye.
3. Clear Image Formation: When the parallel rays are diverged by the concave lens and appear to be coming from the far point, the eye lens, which is responsible for further focusing the rays, can form a clear image on the retina. This is because the diverged rays are now focused properly on the retina, rather than in front of it as in the case of a myopic eye without a corrective lens.
Therefore, a concave lens of suitable focal length helps in correcting myopia by diverging parallel rays and allowing the eye lens to form a clear image on the retina. This explanation establishes the correct relationship between the assertion and the reason, leading to the selection of option 'A' as the correct answer.
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